romeo and juliet test practice

for; in preparation of

against

alas, an exclamation of sorrow

alack

if

an, and

soon

anon

yes

aye

only exception

but

even

e’en

ever

e’er

perhaps

haply

fortunate

happy

away, from here

hence

hurry

hie

here

hither

indeed

marry

where

whence

will

wilt

in addition; not withstanding

withal

wish

would

his audience was illiterate so they had to read body language and listen

why was Shakespeare deliberate?

he should be able to touch it

what does “here“ mean for Shakespeare’s stage directions?

he should not be able to touch it

what does “there“ mean for Shakespeare’s stage directions?

he has a sword or any other object in his hand

what does “i have a sword in my hand“ mean for Shakespeare’s stage directions?

used to set the mood of the scene, to make the audience feel comfortable or not

meaning of alliteration/consonance in Shakespeare writing

soft, good sounds

euphony

hard, bad sounds

cacophony

actors trick to make sure lines from one character move to another smoothly to keep the audience paying attention

dovetailing

Stratford on Avon, April 23, 1564

Where was shakespere born

glovemaker, his name was john

what was shakespeares fathers occupation

he went to grammar school

how much formal education did shakespeare have

anne hathaway

who did shakespere marry?

november 1582

when did shakespere get married

susanna, hamnet, and judith

what were shakesperes children’s name

within a year or 2 of 1585

when did shakespere leave stratford for london

she was though to be a puratin

why didn’t shakesperes wife come with him to london

from gate admissions

where did shakespeare make his money

37

how many plays did shakespeare write

venus and adonis and the rape of lucrence

what were shakesperes earliest literary successes?

ovids metamorphosis, plutarch lives, and holonshed’s chronicles

what reference books did shakespeare use to write his playes

lord chamberlain’s men, later named the king’s men

what was the name of the acting company shakespeare was a part of?

1610, he went back to stratford

when did shakespeare retire?

april 23, 1616

when did shakespeare die

eventually theaters were forced to close

what was the effect of puritanism on theaters

the defeat of the spanish armada

What historic event took place at about the same times as shakespeare’s arrival to london

english people were proud of their country and interested about it’s past, to they started to learn more things

what effect did the defeat of the spanish armada have on the engish peopl

enterprising teachers offered courses on languages like French, dutch, italian, and arabic, that is likely how he learned it

where did shakespeare gain his knowledge of the french language

people started to shift away from focusing on the afterlife, to focusing on the rewards on earth w

how did the renaissance affect people’s viewpoint

people believed the ability to speak set man apart from simple animals

why did people put so much emphasis on skillful use of language

Elizabeth loved theater, and James was another enthusiast, so they funded shakespeare

what did queen elizabeth and james I contribute to the life of shakespeare and his actors

globe, the theatre, and the swan

what are 3 early theaters

have strong voice, great memory, clear voice, and could be expert fencers, dancers, or acrobats.

5 requirements for elizabethan actors

pain

what happens when there is little O

pleasure

what happens where there is too much O

happiness

what happens when there is a little E

insanity, craziness

what happens when there is too much E

Motives

important element of a tragic hero's character.

Blank verse

unrhymed poetry written in a meter called lambic pentameter.

Soliloquy

a lengthy speech in which alone) a character expresses his or her true thoughts and feelings.

Aside

character revealing his or her true thoughts or feelings in a remark that is unheard by other characters.

Monologue

a lengthy Speech by one character

Dramatic Irony

contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience Knows to be true.

Dialogue

Conversation between characters.

Comic Relief

introduction of a humorous character or Situation into an otherwise tragic Scene

Puns

plays on words using a word. With multiple meanings of two words that Sound alike but have different meanings.

Staging

are notes in a play that describe how the work should be Performed

Dramatic foil

character who provides contrast to another

Protagonist

main character

Antagonist

villain/ bad guy

pensive

deeply thoughtful.

vial

small bottle containing Medicine

enjoined

ordered

wayward

headstray

dismal

Causing gloom or misery

Loathsome

disgusting, detestable

remnants

remainders

penury

extreme poverty

disperse

break up and scatter

haughty

arrogant

ambiguities

Statements or events that are unclear

Scourge

instrument for inflicting punishment

grievance

injustice; complaint

Oppression

feeling of being weighted down

transgression

wrong

procure

get; obtain

predominant

of or having stronger influence

intercession

act of pleading on another's behalf

sallow

of a sickly; pale yellowish hue

lamentable

distressing; sad

unwieldy

awkward; clumsy

gallant

brave and noble.

Fray

noisy fight

Martial

Military; warlike

exile

banish

eloquence

speech that is graceful and persuasive

fickle

changeable

Drama

is a play written to be performed

dramatic works feature

characters, or personalities

Acts

basic units of organization in a drama

playwright or dramatist

writes the script, or text of the story

how many acts do classical dramas take place

5

pernicious

causing great injury.