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Introduction to Shakespeare and Drama
Part One: Terminology
Define the following:
Drama​:
Tragedy​:
Protagonist​:
Antagonist​:
Tragic Hero​:
Foil​:
Foreshadowing​:
Dramatic Irony​:
Monologue:
Soliloquy:
Aside:
Label the Plot Diagram:
Part Two: Queen Elizabeth & The Renaissance
1. Why didn’t Elizabeth ever marry?
2. How many years did she reign?
3. Elizabethan Theatre brought on a boom of art and literature, before her time what were the only
approved plays?
Part Three: The Globe: Shakespeare’s Theathre
1. What did they call the highest and lowest points in the theatre?
2. How much did people pay to see the play/what were they called?
-One Penny:
-Two Pennies:
-Three Pennies:
3. What did the flags represent on the top of The Globe?
-Red:
-White:
-Black:
Part Four: The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
1. What is so strange about Shakespeare’s birthdate and death date?
2. How many plays did Shakespeare write?
3. How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
4. What are Shakespeare’s “Greatest Plays?”
5. What types of plays did Shakespeare mostly write during his early period (before 1600)?
6. What types of plays did Shakespeare mostly write during his later period (after 1600)?
7. Explain the controversy surrounding Shakespeare’s writings.
Part Five: Intro to Romeo and Juliet
1. When was ​The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet written (year)?
2. Shakespeare adapted his play from what original source (author and title)?
3. How successful was ​The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare’s time?
4. In addition to the many film and stage adaptations of the play, list three other pieces that were
inspired by ​Romeo and Juliet (literature, film, music).
A.
B.
C.
5. Explain how is ​Romeo and Juliet still relevant today.
Part Six: The Language of Shakespeare
1. How many words is Shakespeare credited with adding to the English language?