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What type of plays did Shakespeare write that typically feature happy endings?
What type of plays did Shakespeare write that typically feature happy endings?
- Histories
- Sonnets
- Comedies (correct)
- Tragedies
Which significant event led to the closure of theatres in London during Shakespeare's career?
Which significant event led to the closure of theatres in London during Shakespeare's career?
- The Great Fire of London
- The English Civil War
- The Restoration period
- The arrival of the Black Death (correct)
What was the name of the theatre that Shakespeare helped to build in 1599?
What was the name of the theatre that Shakespeare helped to build in 1599?
- The Blackfriars Theatre
- The Globe (correct)
- The Swan Theatre
- The Rose Theatre
At what age did William Shakespeare likely leave school?
At what age did William Shakespeare likely leave school?
In total, how many plays is Shakespeare believed to have written?
In total, how many plays is Shakespeare believed to have written?
What was William Shakespeare's father's job?
What was William Shakespeare's father's job?
What did Shakespeare do after theatres closed due to the plague?
What did Shakespeare do after theatres closed due to the plague?
Which statement about The Globe theatre is correct?
Which statement about The Globe theatre is correct?
How many children did William Shakespeare have?
How many children did William Shakespeare have?
What type of plays did Shakespeare write that often feature sad endings?
What type of plays did Shakespeare write that often feature sad endings?
In which city did William Shakespeare find work as an actor?
In which city did William Shakespeare find work as an actor?
What type of literature did Shakespeare write during the plague years?
What type of literature did Shakespeare write during the plague years?
What was a common feature of the audience's behavior at The Globe theatre?
What was a common feature of the audience's behavior at The Globe theatre?
What year did William Shakespeare die?
What year did William Shakespeare die?
Which of the following statements is true about Shakespeare's legacy?
Which of the following statements is true about Shakespeare's legacy?
Flashcards
Shakespeare's Birth Year
Shakespeare's Birth Year
William Shakespeare was born in 1564.
Shakespeare's Profession
Shakespeare's Profession
Shakespeare was an actor and playwright.
The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre
A famous round theatre in London, built by Shakespeare's company.
Shakespeare's Play Genres
Shakespeare's Play Genres
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Shakespeare's Legacy
Shakespeare's Legacy
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Shakespeare's Family
Shakespeare's Family
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Shakespeare's Education
Shakespeare's Education
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Shakespeare's Early Life
Shakespeare's Early Life
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Why did Shakespeare leave Stratford?
Why did Shakespeare leave Stratford?
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Shakespeare's Career in London
Shakespeare's Career in London
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The Plague's Impact
The Plague's Impact
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The Globe's Audience
The Globe's Audience
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Shakespeare's Play Types
Shakespeare's Play Types
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Study Notes
William Shakespeare's Life and Works
- Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England
- Father, John, was a glove maker; mother, Mary, was a farmer's daughter
- Had two older and two younger sisters, and three younger brothers
- Likely studied Latin, Greek, and history
- Left school around age 14-15
- Married Anne Hathaway in 1587
- Had a daughter (Susanna) and twins (Judith and Hamnet)
- Moved to London sometime before 1590, working as an actor and writer
- London's first theatre opened in 1576
- Wrote sonnets during plague-related theatre closure in 1593
- Helped build The Globe Theatre, which opened in 1599
- The Globe was a round theatre with space for 3,000 people, with standing and seating areas
- Plays at The Globe involved audience participation (shouting, clapping, booing) and special effects (music, cannon)
- No women acted on stage; men and boys played all roles
- Wrote various play types: comedies (e.g., A Midsummer Night's Dream), tragedies (e.g., Romeo and Juliet), and history plays (e.g., Henry V)
- Wrote approximately 38 plays
- Invented new words and expressions still used today
- Became rich and famous, with houses in London and Stratford
- Died in 1616 at age 52
Shakespeare's Legacy
- Plays and poetry were popular 400 years ago and remain popular today
- Appreciated worldwide for storytelling and characters.
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