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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Iambic Pentameter?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
Verse consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable
Rhythmic text often with a rhyme that makes it poetic. Associated with noble characters
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Verse?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
Verse consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable
Rhythmic text often with a rhyme that makes it poetic. Associated with noble characters
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Gallery & Pit?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
Different parts of the Globe Theatre, the Pit was for poorer
audience members
Rhythmic text often with a rhyme that makes it poetic. Associated with noble characters
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Bard?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
Different parts of the Globe Theatre, the Pit was for poorer
audience members
A title given to Shakespeare to highlight his literary achievements and skill
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Soliloquy?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
A character speaking their thoughts aloud; can sometimes be directed at the audience
A title given to Shakespeare to highlight his literary achievements and skill
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Monologue?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
A character speaking their thoughts aloud; can sometimes be directed at the audience
A long speech given by one actor
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Sonnet?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
Traditionally associated with love, written in strict structure:14 lines and a final rhyming couplet
A long speech given by one actor
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Act & Scenes?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
How a play is broken up. In a five Act structure, the climax is usually Act 3
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Stage Directions?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
How a play is broken up. In a five Act structure, the climax is usually Act 3
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Dramatic Irony?
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
When the audience is aware of what is/will take place before the characters on stage do
How a play is broken up. In a five Act structure, the climax is usually Act 3
Usually in italics, these are actions written for the actors to help them perform
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