Romeo & Juliet Unit Test

Where did Shakespeare live, and what was his nickname?

England, and he was called “The Renaissance Man”

When did Shakespeare start his career (and name of time too)?

Reign of Queen Elizabeth l (Elizabethan Age)

What is the event of the Lord Chamerblain’s Mens?

In the early 1590’s, Shakespeare began acting in and writing plays for this theater company, which was sponsored by two men who both held the office of Lord Chamberlin, a high-ranking position in Elizabeth’s Court.

What part of England was known for “the center of the Elizabethan stage”?

London

What is one reason why London’s theaters did so well?

They attracted the rich and thee poor, and it was one of the few forms of entertainment available to working class people.

Elizabethan theater relied heavily on the audiences imagination in what ways?

No curtains or lights, relied on props + sound effects, and **Female roles were played by young male actors.

How did Shakespeare impact on the English language?

He contributed more words, phrases, and expressions to the English language than any other writer.

When was Shakespeare likely born and died?

April 23, 1564 - 1616

What town did William Shakespeare come from?

Stratford-on-Avon, a small town about 90 miles from London

At 18, who did Shakespeare marry?

Anne Hathaway, a local farmer’s daughter

What were the names of the kids of Hathaway & Shakespeare have?

Susanna, and twins; Hamnet and Judith

How many plays did Shakespeare make?

At least 37 plays

What did Shakespeare do because of the outbreak of the plague?

Shakespeare started writing lyrics and narrative poetry when London’s theaters were shut because of an out break of the plague.

What was the King’s Men in 1603?

When James 1 succeeded Elizabeth 1, the new king became a patron of Shakespeare’s theater company.

What did Shakespeare do when he got wealthy?

He purchased a beautiful home for his family in Stratford.

Tragedy

Serious, elevated representation of a noble person’s (tragic hero) downfall.

Protagonist + Antagonist

Protagonist: Main character undergoing significant changes

Antagonist: Character/group opposing protagonist, creating conflict

Foil

Character, theme, or element that highlights traits of another (usually the protagonist).

Soliloquy

Dramatic device where a character is just talking about their feelings, thoughts aloud on the stage alone.

Aside

Dramatic device in play where character speaks directly to the audience, while others are on stage.

Dramatic Irony

Literary Device where the audience knows something the character does not know.

Sonnet

14 line poem, written in iambic pentameter (ten syllables going stressed/unstressed), and follows rhyme scheme.

Shakespeare’s most famous play Juliet & Romeo is written in ____.

Blank Verse - poetry written in precise meter

Allusion

Reference to something that the audience is expected to know (famous person, place, thing, etc.)

Pun

A joke that comes from play on words, multiple meanings.

(Ex: Soul & Sole)

Where was play Romeo & Juliet set in?

Verona, Italy (Romeo was sent to Mantua)

Who are Juliet’s main characters from her family? (Hint: end in T) (3)

Lord Capulet (Father), Lady Capulet (Mother), Tybalt (cousin)

Who are Romeo’s main characters from her family/friends?

(Hint: end in O) (4)

Lord Montague (Father), Lady Montague (Mother), Benvolio (cousin + friend), and Mercutio (friend of both Montague’s & Capulet’s)

What is Romeo & Juliet’s last names?

Romeo Montague & Juliet Capulet

Benvolio

A gentle and peace-loving young man who is a nephew of Lord and Lady Montague and friend to Romeo

Mercutio

An enthusiastic and hot-headed young man, relative to the prince, and friend to Romeo.

Balthasar

Loyal friend and servant to Romeo

Nurse (Angelica)

Witty nurse who is a friend and mother figure to Juliet, dead daughter named Susan.

Tybalt

A fiery-tempered young man who is a cousin to Juliet.

What job does Sampson, Gregory, and Peter have?

Servants to the Capulet Family