Key Literary Terms in Shakespeare

Pain and suffering

Tragedy

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• Definition: A category of Shakespearean play that ends poorly, typically resulting in death for the main character(s).

• Example: Hamlet - centers on a prince seeking revenge against his uncle for murdering his father.

Blank Verse

Blank Verse

Definition: The predominant style in which most of Shakespeare's plays are written. Comprises ten syllables per line, alternating between unstressed and stressed beats, and does not incorporate rhyme.

Iambic Pentameter

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• Definition: A rhythmic pattern often used by Shakespeare, consisting of lines made up of five metrical feet, each foot being an "iamb" (an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable).

• Example: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

Shakespearean Sonnet

• Definition: A type of sonnet created by Shakespeare, written in iambic pentameter featuring three quatrains and a final rhyming couplet, typically with the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg.

Couplet

• Definition: Two consecutive lines that rhyme, commonly found in sonnets or in character dialogues, often appearing right before a character exits.

Foil

• Definition: A character whose purpose is to highlight the traits of another character.

• Example: Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as a foil to Harry Potter.

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Aside

• Definition: Lines spoken that are directed towards specific characters or the audience, typically not heard by other characters on stage.

• Example: A character saying he hates his new boss to the camera while pretending to like him to others.

Monologue

• Definition: A lengthy speech by a character that reveals insights into their personality. It is delivered while other characters are present on stage.

• A dramatic monologue revealing a character's emotional state.

Situational Irony

• Definition: Occurs when events unfold in a manner contrary to what is expected, resulting in a sense of surprise.

• Example: A fire station burning down or a terrible chef opening a restaurant.

• Verbal Irony

• Definition: When a speaker says the opposite of what they actually mean; often overlaps with sarcasm.

• Example: Commenting on bad weather with phrases like, "Nice weather, huh?"

• Definition: When a speaker says the opposite of what they actually mean; often overlaps with sarcasm.

• Example: Commenting on bad weather with phrases like, "Nice weather, huh?"

Pun

• Definition: A form of wordplay that exploits different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for comedic effect.

• Example: A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired.

End-Stopped Line

• Definition: Lines that conclude with punctuation, signaling the reader to pause before continuing.

Dramatic Monologue

• Definition: A speech that a character gives, sharing their thoughts and feelings with at least one .other character present, intended for all to hear.

• Example: Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy

Soliloquy

• Definition: A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts to the audience.

• Example: The “To Be or Not To Be” speech from Hamlet.

Run-On Sentence

• Definition: A literary device in which a sentence continues without the proper use of punctuation, making it grammatically incorrect.

• Example: "I went to school I came home I brushed my teeth I went to bed."

How many plays did Shakespear Write?

37 confirmned maybe 38

where where shakespears plays performed

The Globe Theater

thearters where closed why

because of the plague

what was the group that performed Shakespeare origianaly called

Lord Chamberlains men

WHy did the group that performed shakspeare change there name and what did it become.

Because James the first funded them and they became the kings men

how much did going to a play cost

about one penny

who is tybalt

He is a Capulet and he is a angry man that likes to fight. He is also Juliet’s cousin.