Renaissance test LITERATURE 4/22 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Did Shakespeare mentor under an expert
No
What was Shakespeare’s hometown?
Stratford (near London)
How was Shakespeare’s father financially?
In debt
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathaway
What happened in 1593
Theaters closed due to plague
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154
What did Shakespeare do in 1594
Become shareholder in Lord Chamberlains men ( actin company)
When did Shakespeare publish his sonnets?
1608-1611
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23 1564
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23 1616
When was the globe theater established?
1599
Who did Shakespeare leave his estate to and why
His daughters Becuase his son died
One of most famous playhouses of all time
Globe theatre
Was Shakespeare born into nobility or wealth
No
Motif
Distinct dominant idea in literature. One word theme
Juxtaposition
Two things placed close together with a. Contrasting effect
Malapropism
Mistaken misuse of a word
Soliloquy
Speaking and actors thoughts aloud while alone
Monologue
Speaking an actors thoughts aloud while not alone
