shakespeare Crossword Puzzles

SHAKESPEARE 2024-07-18

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His father
Wife's surname
Where he move
where the plays were performed
how many children he had
What his father made
type of lovers in tragic play
How women had their hair in those days
number of lines
Name of famous theatre

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Female tragic character
His home town
his son
topic of his poems
the disease that killed his son
Male tragic character
History Comedy and ________
type of poem he wrote
Colour that does not rhyme
His mother

20 Clues: his son • His father • His mother • His home town • Where he move • Wife's surname • number of lines • topic of his poems • What his father made • Male tragic character • type of poem he wrote • Name of famous theatre • Female tragic character • how many children he had • Colour that does not rhyme • History Comedy and ________ • type of lovers in tragic play • where the plays were performed • ...

Shakespeare 2021-10-28

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The group of actors Shakespare joined was called
What was Williams fathers highest honor he earned in 1568
What month did William die in
Where was this street located
The street Shakespeare lived on as a child
What month in 1616 was Shakespare's will drawn up
Where was William buried
William was seen doing this on Sir Thomas Lucey's Estate
The name of the house William left to Susana and her husband
Williams son who died to plauge
What did William leave to his wife Anne

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Judith William and Anne's second daughter married the
Why were'nt Shakespare's remains moved
William and Anne's Daughters name
What month was Shakespeare born in
Where was Shakespeare Baptized at
Who was Williams Wife
Who was Williams Mother
Who was Williams Father
What month did they marry
Who was Williams Schoolmaster
The street William and Anne Lived on

22 Clues: Who was Williams Wife • Who was Williams Mother • Who was Williams Father • Where was William buried • What month did they marry • What month did William die in • Where was this street located • Who was Williams Schoolmaster • Williams son who died to plauge • William and Anne's Daughters name • Where was Shakespeare Baptized at • What month was Shakespeare born in • ...

Shakespeare 2025-01-06

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Who marries Romeo and Juliet?
A king of Scotland
Juliet dies with this
sometimes fair is....
A servant and Margaret's lover
a ghost
Romeo's friend
Who is Benedick in love with?
Who does not protect Juliet?
Another word for a baron

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Who is Juliet's fiancé?
Macbeth is Glamis and.....
Who gives poison to Romeo?
Who is Benedick's friend?
A Don in Much Ado About Nothing
Tries to wash her hands
Who is Hamlet's friend?
Don John is one
Fortinbras is the king of....
The days Juliet should sleep
Whose voice is coarse at the arrival of Duncan?

21 Clues: a ghost • Romeo's friend • Don John is one • A king of Scotland • Juliet dies with this • sometimes fair is.... • Who is Juliet's fiancé? • Tries to wash her hands • Who is Hamlet's friend? • Another word for a baron • Who is Benedick's friend? • Macbeth is Glamis and..... • Who gives poison to Romeo? • The days Juliet should sleep • Who does not protect Juliet? • ...

ShakeSpeare 2025-03-04

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

20 Clues: What shape was the globe? • Where was Shakespeare was from • What was the globe made out of? • What is Shakespeare’s last name? • What was Shakespeare’s first name? • What town was Shakespeare born in? • How many children did Shakespeare have? • What did Shakespeare’s father worked as? • What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name? • What do we call a person who writes plays? • ...

ShakeSpeare 2025-03-04

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

Shakespeare 2025-03-04

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What is the name of the king who is murdered in Macbeth?
The place at the front of the stage where people had to stand ( what were the people called )
How many levels of seating did The Globe Theatre have
The period during which Shakespeare wrote
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's era, also known as the
The character who betrays Macbeth
Daughter of Egeus
Shakespeare’s famous theatre
Which theatre company did Shakespeare later rename under King James I?
The setting of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

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The person who Egeus wants his daughter to marry
Shakespeare's father
What disease caused the closure of many theatres during Shakespeare’s time
A popular romance and tragedy play made by Shakespeare
Shakespeare's acting company
Who is Shakespeare’s Wife
What was the cheapest area for watching a play, where people stood
What signaled that a play was being performed at The Globe
The queen during Shakespeare's time

20 Clues: Daughter of Egeus • Shakespeare's father • Shakespeare's Birthplace • Who is Shakespeare’s Wife • Shakespeare's acting company • Shakespeare’s famous theatre • The character who betrays Macbeth • The queen during Shakespeare's time • Shakespeare's era, also known as the • The period during which Shakespeare wrote • The setting of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" • ...

SHAKESPEARE 2024-11-15

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LEAVE
DESTRUCTIVE
WRITING ON TOMBSTONE
BEG OR IMPLORE
EXTRAORDINARY OR MARVELLOUS
EXCELLENT MORALS
PHARMACIST
PRETTY
ANGER
TO BE FORGIVEN OF SINS

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FUTURE GENERATIONS
MIXED UP
CLEVER PLANNING
OMEN
CONTEMPT FOR THE SACRED
BRAVE
WASTEFUL
JERK
HASTY RUSHING
SADNESS

20 Clues: OMEN • JERK • LEAVE • BRAVE • ANGER • PRETTY • SADNESS • MIXED UP • WASTEFUL • PHARMACIST • DESTRUCTIVE • HASTY RUSHING • BEG OR IMPLORE • CLEVER PLANNING • EXCELLENT MORALS • FUTURE GENERATIONS • WRITING ON TOMBSTONE • TO BE FORGIVEN OF SINS • CONTEMPT FOR THE SACRED • EXTRAORDINARY OR MARVELLOUS

Shakespeare 2025-04-30

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Shakespeare's birth month
Comissioned sonnets written for Fair Young Man
sonnets 127-154
High class characters usually speak in _____
woman who started the baconian theory
Shakespeare's last play
1600s food often eaten at theatres
Shakespeare's longest play
John Heminge and Henry Condell complied plays for this

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theatre Shakespeare's plays were performed at
Where Shakespeare moved
religious group that hated theatre
much ado about nothing genre
When people would go to plays, go home and attempt to write the play from memory
plague that closed theatres
stratford upon
Shakespeare's dad's job
Low class characters usually speak in _____
Name of Shakespeare's son who may have inspired Hamlet
In Shakespeare's time, all actors were ___
______ pentameter

21 Clues: stratford upon • sonnets 127-154 • ______ pentameter • Where Shakespeare moved • Shakespeare's dad's job • Shakespeare's last play • Shakespeare's birth month • Shakespeare's longest play • plague that closed theatres • much ado about nothing genre • religious group that hated theatre • 1600s food often eaten at theatres • woman who started the baconian theory • ...

Shakespeare 2022-04-07

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Who told Romeo about the party
The female lead
Where Romeo is banished
Romeos household
The male lead
Who forbids them from fighting
Who Romeo bought the poison from
Nurse says this like a million times at the end
star crossed
Romeo's love at the start of the book

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Where civil blood makes civil hands
Who does juliet's dad want her to marry
Character Tybalt kills
Where Romeo and Juliet meet
Where Juliet and Tybalt are laid to rest
Character Romeo kills
Weapon used to fight
How Romeo dies
Juliet's household
How Juliet dies

20 Clues: star crossed • The male lead • How Romeo dies • The female lead • How Juliet dies • Romeos household • Juliet's household • Weapon used to fight • Character Romeo kills • Character Tybalt kills • Where Romeo is banished • Where Romeo and Juliet meet • Who told Romeo about the party • Who forbids them from fighting • Who Romeo bought the poison from • Where civil blood makes civil hands • ...

Shakespeare 2022-09-09

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shake spears first name
accompanied animals in the theater
somthing people throw at the actors if they are bored
the author of a play
an infectious disease spread by rats
how a person feels
the roof pattern at the well known theater
a place to hold entertainment
slang for theives who stole purses

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people who are against theaters religiously
people who stand at the bottom of the theater
people who act
most known romantic play
most read play in the whole world
the word to decribe macbeth
the place of the theater
shakespeares wife
the theater was made of
dependant on your stage of wealth depends on the teir you are laced in.
a written prompt

20 Clues: people who act • a written prompt • shakespeares wife • how a person feels • the author of a play • shake spears first name • the theater was made of • most known romantic play • the place of the theater • the word to decribe macbeth • a place to hold entertainment • most read play in the whole world • accompanied animals in the theater • slang for theives who stole purses • ...

Shakespeare 2022-09-06

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synonyms for this word are royal and eminent
century the globe theatre was built
location of globe theatre
style of roof on globe theatre
wooden material the globe theatre was built of
song in Hamilton using spinning stage and "floating" objects
make someone very happy or excited
original Shakespearean theatre
perceptible by touch

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amount of people the globe theatre can accommodate
type of camera shot used to capture a large area
number of tiers in globe theatre
result of comedic effect
first name of main character in Hamilton
synonyms include life-changing
used to describe constant change in activity or progress
most famous tragedy written by Shakespeare
highest tier in the globe theatre
opposite of closed, roof of globe theatre is ..
style of writing ... pentameter

20 Clues: perceptible by touch • result of comedic effect • location of globe theatre • style of roof on globe theatre • synonyms include life-changing • original Shakespearean theatre • style of writing ... pentameter • number of tiers in globe theatre • highest tier in the globe theatre • make someone very happy or excited • century the globe theatre was built • ...

Shakespeare 2022-09-08

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the absence of movement or sound
process of change
largest city of England
the person who writes the play
full of life and energy
radically distinctive
a large farm building used for storing grain
is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
person who portrays a character in a performance

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he quality of being plain and straightforward
making one feel very happy, animated
strict protestants who were very religious and who are against the theatre
a cosy and private or relaxed atmosphere
the audience who stands on the ground
is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers
a person who steals by cutting purses from the belt.
make or become united
was an infectious disease spread by rat
Queen of England
blamed for spreading crime and plague

20 Clues: Queen of England • process of change • make or become united • radically distinctive • largest city of England • full of life and energy • the person who writes the play • the absence of movement or sound • making one feel very happy, animated • the audience who stands on the ground • blamed for spreading crime and plague • was an infectious disease spread by rat • ...

Shakespeare 2025-12-12

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Tragedy about a prince seeking revenge for his father’s murder
Comedy of deception, healing, and reluctant romance
Comedy of magic, lovers, and fairies
Narrative poem about desire and rejection
Play about magic, forgiveness, and shipwreck on a mysterious island
GENTLEMENO FVERONA Comedy about friendship, betrayal, and love (combined below)
Collection of 154 poems about love, beauty, time, and mortality
Lost play referenced historically (clue-friendly inclusion)
Tragedy about a wealthy man turned misanthrope
Tragedy of Roman politics and doomed lovers
Tragedy about an aging king who divides his kingdom
Comedy-drama involving justice, mercy, and a bond
Allegorical poem about truth and unity in love
Comedy of oaths, flirtation, and wit
Comedy of wit, trickery, and romantic misunderstandings

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Romance involving jealousy, redemption, and a miraculous statue
Pastoral comedy featuring disguise and life in the Forest of Arden
Adventure romance involving shipwrecks, riddles, and reunions
Dark play about love and betrayal during the Trojan War
Tragedy of ambition, prophecy, and downfall in Scotland
Tragedy of jealousy and manipulation led by Iago
Historical tragedy about betrayal and political upheaval
Dark comedy about justice, corruption, and mercy
Roman tragedy about pride, exile, and political conflict
Comedy involving jealousy and comic trickery
History about royal legitimacy and political conflict
Comedy about marriage, disguise, and power dynamics
Poem about honor, violence, and tragedy
Tragedy of star-crossed lovers in Verona
Comedy about friendship, betrayal, and love
Farce of twins and mistaken identity
Romance blending mistaken identity, jealousy, and reunion
Comedy of mistaken identities and unrequited love

33 Clues: Comedy of magic, lovers, and fairies • Farce of twins and mistaken identity • Comedy of oaths, flirtation, and wit • Poem about honor, violence, and tragedy • Tragedy of star-crossed lovers in Verona • Narrative poem about desire and rejection • Comedy about friendship, betrayal, and love • Tragedy of Roman politics and doomed lovers • ...

Shakespeare crossword 2017-06-25

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Shakespeare's sister died at this age
The year that the movie 'Shakespeare in love' was made
Shakespeare's mum's maiden name
This play was written in 1596
What was William Shakespeare's name?
Shakespeare's twin's name's
His home in Stratford upon Avon was called this
Shakespeare had this many siblings in total
The century Shakespeare died
the play where a woman dresses up as a pageboy
Shakespeare's first play performed in the Globe
Romeo and Juliet was published then
Shakespeare's mum
women were played by these people
Shakespeare did this many references to birds in his plays

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The Globe theatre was built then
Shakespeare's first play
the ear that Shakespeare had his earring
Shakespeare's first child was born this long after his marriage
The river that Shakespeare was born upon
The first person to speak in the play 'Winters Tale'
The chant said by the witches in Macbeth by the cauldron
Shakespeare had this many kids
What did Shakespeare apply for before he could ask to be Anne Hathaway's wife?
Said by Hamlet while holding the skull
What were the first 3 words in Shakespeare's 27th sonnet?
He invented this many words/phrases
His eldest brother's name
Shakespeare's dad
How many different ways can you spell Shakespeare's name?
The last play Shakespeare wrote
Shakespeare wrote this many sonnets
What was Shakespeare's first child's name?

33 Clues: Shakespeare's dad • Shakespeare's mum • Shakespeare's first play • His eldest brother's name • Shakespeare's twin's name's • The century Shakespeare died • This play was written in 1596 • Shakespeare had this many kids • Shakespeare's mum's maiden name • The last play Shakespeare wrote • The Globe theatre was built then • women were played by these people • ...

Shakespeare 2025-10-24

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Shakespeare partially owned and worked at this theatre.
Shakespeare’s career ended when the Globe caught on _____.
True or False: All of Shakespeare’s plays were his original ideas.
Shakespeare was born in _____-upon-Avon.
The date of Shakespeare’s death is the same as his _____.
Shakespeare _____ in 1616.
Shakespeare was _____ in 1564.
Who played women’s roles in Shakespeare’s plays?
Shakespeare’s play are in the genres of _____, comedies, and histories.
What was Hamnet’s twin sister’s name?
What city was the Globe Theatre located in?
What was Shakespeare’s oldest child’s name?
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
Which play features witches saying “Double, double toil and trouble”?
What month was Shakespeare born in?
What play is apparently named after Shakespeare’s son?

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What was the occupation of Shakespeare’s father?
What was the last play that Shakespeare wrote? The _____
A sonnet is a poem of _____ lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes.
Shakespeare’s wife was twenty-_____ when she married him.
He wrote about 37 plays and 154 _____.
Which one of Shakespeare’s children died at age 11?
How many kids did Shakespeare have?
Shakespeare was from a _____ class family. (financial and social status)
What was Shakespeare’s wife named?
Queen _____ I reigned in England during most of Shakespeare’s life?
What was Anne Shakespeare’s maiden name?
One of Shakespeare’s plays based on the Romans is called Julius _____.
Shakespeare still lives on through his _____.

29 Clues: Shakespeare _____ in 1616. • Shakespeare was _____ in 1564. • What was Shakespeare’s wife named? • How many kids did Shakespeare have? • What month was Shakespeare born in? • What was Hamnet’s twin sister’s name? • He wrote about 37 plays and 154 _____. • Shakespeare was born in _____-upon-Avon. • What was Anne Shakespeare’s maiden name? • ...

Shakespeare Life and Times 2022-11-06

Shakespeare Life and Times crossword puzzle

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____ the mischievous fairy in AMSND
His wife first name
is a theme in AMSND
Shakespeares son who died
Shakespeare was also called a
All of his plays explore aspects of ______
Histories, ____ and comedies
Lord Chamberlains Men built this, The____
The ____ closed all theatres
This is the name given to the first printed collection of his work
There were no ______ performers
AMSND genre

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Lord Chamberlains Men were renamed ____ because they performed a lot at royal court
Shakespeare generated over three ___ new words
He wrote ___-___ plays
Shakespeare died in the ____ 1600's (17th century)
____ was the ruler after Elizabeth 1st
Shakespeare had ___ siblings
The main era in which Shakespeare lived
He was not _____ while he was alive
Shakespeare was an ____ and writer

21 Clues: AMSND genre • His wife first name • is a theme in AMSND • He wrote ___-___ plays • Shakespeares son who died • Histories, ____ and comedies • Shakespeare had ___ siblings • The ____ closed all theatres • Shakespeare was also called a • There were no ______ performers • Shakespeare was an ____ and writer • ____ the mischievous fairy in AMSND • He was not _____ while he was alive • ...

Shakespeare Crossword 2017-05-07

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Shakespeare's audience made a lot of this while watching a play
In 1593 what hit London
Midsummer Nights Dream is an example of this kind of Shakespearean play
Shakespeare was part owner of this theatre
the art of public specking studied by Shakespeare
the name of a speech where a character specks his thoughts aloud
The kind of 14 line poem written by Shakespeare
these people added sound to plays
someone who writes plays
Shakespeare often had this kind of humour in his plays
This play was written to flatter James I
Shakespeare was born during the reign of which monarch
the name of Shakespeare's son
The people who watch a play
the man that was suspected of writing Shakespeare plays
the years 1585-1592 are known as Shakespeare's ___ years
the name of Shakespeare's mothers family

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a remark spoken to an audience
the occupation of Shakespeare's father
Shakespeare's father's first name
the first of Shakespeare plays to be performed was a type called ___
One of the classical languages Shakespeare learnt
he left this piece of furniture to his wife
the name of the poor who stood in the yard in front of the stage
people did this while watching the play
the surname of the most famous Shakespearean actor
in 1604 one of Shakespeare's tragedies
the maiden name of Shakespeare's wife
While the theatres where closed Shakespeare wrote this
On 26th of April Shakespeare was ___
the river that runs through London
Before he was a playwright Shakespeare was this
the people in the play
Who played women in Elizabethan times
these were read out in church to announce an up coming marriage

35 Clues: the people in the play • In 1593 what hit London • someone who writes plays • The people who watch a play • the name of Shakespeare's son • a remark spoken to an audience • Shakespeare's father's first name • these people added sound to plays • the river that runs through London • On 26th of April Shakespeare was ___ • the maiden name of Shakespeare's wife • ...

Julius Caesar 2019-04-29

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Caesar was later declared this
greatest plays performed here
type of play
point Act 3 (2 words)
Act 1
John Shakespeare
Shakespeare wrote in this manner (2 words)
type of play
April 26, 1564
Caesar was eventually
gender of actors
Shakespeare lost this child
Caesar's tragic flaw
students rarely attended this
written in 1599 (2 words)
audiences needed to use this
Act 2 (2 words)

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1582
theaters were constructed from this
Shakespeare, at 52
type of play
Act 5
Shakespeare was an actor and a
Subject Shakespeare studied
senators worried about Caesar's
three-man government
words that are old
Shakespeare's siblings
theaters closed during this time
Act 4 (2 words)
type of play
climax aslo known as this

32 Clues: 1582 • Act 5 • Act 1 • type of play • type of play • type of play • type of play • April 26, 1564 • Act 4 (2 words) • Act 2 (2 words) • John Shakespeare • gender of actors • Shakespeare, at 52 • words that are old • three-man government • Caesar's tragic flaw • point Act 3 (2 words) • Caesar was eventually • Shakespeare's siblings • climax aslo known as this • written in 1599 (2 words) • ...

Shakespeare Crossword 2020-02-09

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Shakespeare's audience made a lot of this while watching a play
Shakespeare often had this kind of humour in his plays
Shakespeare was part owner of this theatre
the occupation of Shakespeare's father
in 1604 one of Shakespeare's tragedies
the name of Shakespeare's son
the first of Shakespeare plays to be performed was a type called ___
the art of public specking studied by Shakespeare
The people who watch a play
This play was written to flatter James I
these people added sound to plays
the name of Shakespeare's mother's family
people did this while watching the play
the name of a speech where a character speaks his thoughts aloud
the man that was suspected of writing Shakespeare plays
these were read out in church to announce an up coming marriage

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Shakespeare's father's first name
a remark spoken to an audience
someone who writes plays
Before he was a playwright Shakespeare was this
On 26th of April Shakespeare was ___
the years 1585-1592 are known as Shakespeare's ___ years
the surname of the most famous Shakespearean actor in Shakespeare's times
Shakespeare was born during the reign of which monarch
While the theatres where closed Shakespeare wrote this
the name of the poor who stood in the yard in front of the stage
the maiden name of Shakespeare's wife
the river that runs through London
he left this piece of furniture to his wife
The kind of 14 line poem written by Shakespeare
Midsummer Nights Dream's is an example of this kind of Shakespearean play
In 1593 what hit London
the people in the play
One of the classical languages Shakespeare learnt
Who played women in Elizabethan times

Shakespeare Puzzle 2022-03-01

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What is Shakespeare most popular for today?
Shakespeares first play was named king _____?
What other language does Shakespeare speak fluently?
What was Shakespeare's first name?
What was Shakespeares theatre renamed to?
What type of literature did Shakespeare write?
Where did Shakespeare start his acting career?

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Where was Shakespeare born?
What month was Shakespeare born?
How many siblings did Shakespeare?
The structure of orientation is normally rising action,______, falling action and resolution
What is Shakespeare's most popular play?
Where did Shakespeare grow up?
What was Shakespeare's wive's name?
How many plays did Shakespeare write?

15 Clues: Where was Shakespeare born? • Where did Shakespeare grow up? • What month was Shakespeare born? • How many siblings did Shakespeare? • What was Shakespeare's first name? • What was Shakespeare's wive's name? • How many plays did Shakespeare write? • What is Shakespeare's most popular play? • What was Shakespeares theatre renamed to? • ...

William Shakespeare: His Life and Works 2021-04-08

William Shakespeare: His Life and Works crossword puzzle

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most famous of Shakespeare's sonnets
the earliest of Shakespeare's known works
the seven years that nothing is known or documented about William Shakespeare after the birth of his twins (2 words)
name of William Shakespeare's home in Straford-upon-Avon
where William Shakespeare was born and buried
his best known work
what destroyed the first theatre that Shakespeare and his theatrical company built
job he is most recognized for
the length of time it takes to perform Shakespeare's longest play
age of Shakespeare when he died
type of poems that Shakespeare wrote and was famous for
William Shakespeare was famous for writing his verse in _______ ______________ (2 words)
physical setting for Romeo and Juliet
how Shakespeare named his sonnets
month believed Shakespeare who both born and died
other than writing plays this is the other job/role that William Shakespeare had

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known to wear this to show his bohemian nature (3 words)
the three different types of plays that Shakespeare wrote (alphabetically)
his wife's name
Miss Simi's favorite Shakespearian play; a comedy
name of the theater that first showed his works
the breed of bird that exists in the United States supposedly because of Shakespeare's influence
the reason why the theatres in England were closed from 1592-1594
this is what Shakespeare's works were published as
the last names of the two rivaling families in Romeo and Juliet (alphabetical)
number of his published plays
his biggest literary rival during his life
William Shakespeare's father was a _____
name of theatrical company he belonged to (2 words)
the female role in plays during Shakespeare's time were played by _____
this supposedly protects William Shakespeare's grave; keeping it from ever being disturbed
the nickname used for William Shakespeare
the English period/era in which Shakespeare was born

33 Clues: his wife's name • his best known work • number of his published plays • job he is most recognized for • age of Shakespeare when he died • how Shakespeare named his sonnets • most famous of Shakespeare's sonnets • physical setting for Romeo and Juliet • William Shakespeare's father was a _____ • the earliest of Shakespeare's known works • ...

Shakespeare 2023-01-30

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In his will, what did Shakespeare leave to his wife
What was William Shakespeare's total number of children
What is Shakespeare's theater's name
how many years did shakespeare disappear for
When William Shakespeare died, how old was he
Which type of play is Romeo and Juliet

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Shakespeare´s wife
William Shakespeare's wife was how much older than he was
During Shakespeare's lifetime, what major disaster forced the closure of London theatres twice
how did shakespeare die
The name of the first theatre in england
When Shakespeare was born, who was the ruler of England
how many plays did shakespeare write
What university did Shakespeare attend
William Shakespeare had how many brothers and sisters
arden What is the name of Shakespeare’s mother

16 Clues: Shakespeare´s wife • how did shakespeare die • What is Shakespeare's theater's name • how many plays did shakespeare write • What university did Shakespeare attend • Which type of play is Romeo and Juliet • The name of the first theatre in england • how many years did shakespeare disappear for • When William Shakespeare died, how old was he • ...

Shakespeare 2016-08-20

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Proteus' servant from the play 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'.
The Jewish man from the play ‘The Merchant of Venice’ who is enraged with his daughter for falling in love with his enemy.
The loyal friend to Desdemona from the play ‘Othello’.
The three ________ who predict almost all of the unpleasant events in the play ‘Macbeth’.
The Bard's most perverted young blade from the play 'Romeo and Juliet'.
The prince who is forced to earn his father’s respect by casting away an old friend.
The two sisters who betray their father from the play ‘King Lear’.
The drunken _______ who denies Macduff entry to the castle in the play ‘Macbeth’.
The lovable, wolfish rogue con-artist from the play ‘The Winter’s Tale’.
The two _______ who are separated by birth and raised by masters named Antipholus from the play 'The Comedy of Errors'.
Juliet’s caretaker from the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

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Juliet’s cousin who murders Mercutio and is then murdered by Romeo from the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
The incomplete and infamous backstabber from the play ‘Julius Caesar’.
The unlikable king from the play with the same name.
The female character who has a secret love for Benedick from the play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’.
The misery guts from Duke Senior's exiled court in the play 'As You Like It'.
The disabled protagonist from the play 'Henry VI, Richard III'.
The Scottish noblewoman who tries to kill the king and the ultimately commits suicide from the play with the same name.
The woman who disguises herself as a man from the play ‘Twelfth Night’.
The sincere romantic and son to the rebellious Earl of Northumberland from the play ‘Henry IV Part I’.
The narcissistic steward from the play ‘Twelfth Night’.
The clever female character from the play ‘As You Like It’ who disguised herself as a boy.
The charismatic man from ‘Henry IV, The Merry Wives of Windsor’ who said the quote “I am not only witty in myself but the cause that wit is in other men.”
The rich patron and philanthropist from the play '______ of Athens'.

24 Clues: The unlikable king from the play with the same name. • Juliet’s caretaker from the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’. • The loyal friend to Desdemona from the play ‘Othello’. • The narcissistic steward from the play ‘Twelfth Night’. • Proteus' servant from the play 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'. • The disabled protagonist from the play 'Henry VI, Richard III'. • ...

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a joke releasing the possible meanings of a word
a combination of words that have different meanings
a figure of speech where a word is applied to an object
a conversation between two people
a serious disagreement or argument
a word formed as a sound
a subject used in literature
a fanciful expression
a verse without a rhyme
a character that is made fun of at the beginning of Romeo and Juliet
two lines of a verse
a poem in the form of a speech
love that is not fully understood by the beloved
rhymes at the end of verses
a remark or a passage made by a character in a play that the audience can hear but not the other characters

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a poem of fourteen lines
a separate introduction
a line or verse made of 5 metric feet
two characters with opposite personalities
an ordered pattern of rhymes
the comparison of one thing with another
a play with an unhappy ending
speaking ones thoughts aloud
a warning of a future event
a group of people that say the same thing simultaneously

25 Clues: two lines of a verse • a fanciful expression • a separate introduction • a verse without a rhyme • a poem of fourteen lines • a word formed as a sound • a warning of a future event • rhymes at the end of verses • an ordered pattern of rhymes • a subject used in literature • speaking ones thoughts aloud • a play with an unhappy ending • a poem in the form of a speech • ...

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The recreator of Shakespeare's theatre is called ... Wanamaker.
"To be or not to be" is a quote from which play?
A poem of 14 lines, Shakespeare wrote 154 of them.
Where does "Romeo and Juliet" take place?
Which theatre did Shakespeare buy?
The most famous portrait of Shakespeare is called the ... portrait.
What was Shakespeare's first child's name?
What kind of boys were used to play female roles?
What does "wherefore" mean?
What month was Shakespeare born in?
Shakespeare died on his 52. ...
At what age did he leave school?
What does "doth" mean?
What kind of play is "Julius Ceasar"?
Boys played women as long as their voices were ...
At what age did he marry?
What does "prithee" mean?
What kind of play is "Twelfth Night"?

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What is problematic about Romeo for Juliet?
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
What did Romeo use to commit suicide?
Where did Shakespeare become famous?
What does "Hark!" mean?
Shakespeare is also called the ...
What is Juliet's last name?
Where was Shakespeare born?
Shakespeare wrote 37 of these.
Who reigned in England during the beginning of Shakespeare's time?
The roof covering the stage is called ...
Shakespeare's first name
What kind of play is "Romeo and Juliet"?
Quote: "It was ... to me."

32 Clues: What does "doth" mean? • What does "Hark!" mean? • Shakespeare's first name • At what age did he marry? • What does "prithee" mean? • Quote: "It was ... to me." • What is Juliet's last name? • Where was Shakespeare born? • What does "wherefore" mean? • Shakespeare wrote 37 of these. • Shakespeare died on his 52. ... • At what age did he leave school? • ...

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Shakespeare's Scottish play.
Egyptian queen, subject of a play by Shakespeare.
Town of Shakespeare's birth.
Weapon used by Macbeth to kill the king Duncan.
'Kiss me ________' Musical based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'
How many ages of man are there according to Jaques in his famous speech from 'As you like it'?
Complete the title of this Shakespeare play 'Titus ___________'.
Queen who ruled England at the time of Shakespeare's life.
Henry VI is in how many parts
Kenneth ________, actor who played Henry V in 1989 movie.
Character who Julius Caesar feels betrayed by at his assassination.
Main character from 'The Tempest', father of Miranda.
Christopher ___________, contemporary of Shakespeare who wrote 'Dr Faustus'
Shylock is the Merchant of this Italian City in the title of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays.

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"Romeo, Romeo, ________ art thou Romeo". Famous line by Juliet.
Character who appears in 3 Shakespeare plays, 'Merry Wives of Windsor' and 'Henry IV' parts 1 and 2.
Which word will complete the title of this Shakespeare play, '_________ for ________'
"Now is the ______ of our discontent", first line of Richard III.
The youngest daughter of King Lear
Surname of Shakespeare's wife, Anne.
The _______. Shakespearian theatre on the South Bank in London.
'Curst be he that moves my ______'. Line from inscription on Shakespeare's tombstone.
'Lord ____________ Men'. Company that Shakespeare wrote for and performed with.
Character from 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' also know as Robin Goodfellow.
The Forest of ______, setting for 'As you like it'
Shakespeare wrote 154 of these 14 line poems.
Hamlet, is prince of this European Country
York & __________. The 2 houses which fought during the War of the Roses, which Shakespeare's used as the backdrop for many of his history plays.
Baz _______, director of 1996 movie of 'Romeo & Juliet'
Shakespeare's play were written in two styles, verse and _______.

30 Clues: Shakespeare's Scottish play. • Town of Shakespeare's birth. • Henry VI is in how many parts • The youngest daughter of King Lear • Surname of Shakespeare's wife, Anne. • Hamlet, is prince of this European Country • Shakespeare wrote 154 of these 14 line poems. • Weapon used by Macbeth to kill the king Duncan. • Egyptian queen, subject of a play by Shakespeare. • ...

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of Portia
in a name? That which we call a ______, by any other word would smell as sweet.”
Merchant
daggers in men’s smiles.”
released from a tree trunk by Prospero
pretty please…
born and died on the 23rd of this month
insult meaning stupid or brainless
die many times before their deaths…”
of the Merchant of Venice
reigning during Shakespeare’s life
Caesar/“Et tu, Brute”

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__________ never taste death but once.”
where Shakespeare’s company of actors performed
the world’s a stage…”
play of “two star crossed lovers”
daughter of Prospero
of Portia
brute from The Tempest
of Shakespeare’s birth
wife
of witches in Macbeth
of plays written by Shakespeare
in Venice
I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
son who died when still young
that takes place in Denmark

27 Clues: wife • Merchant • of Portia • of Portia • in Venice • pretty please… • daughter of Prospero • the world’s a stage…” • of witches in Macbeth • Caesar/“Et tu, Brute” • brute from The Tempest • of Shakespeare’s birth • daggers in men’s smiles.” • of the Merchant of Venice • that takes place in Denmark • son who died when still young • of plays written by Shakespeare • play of “two star crossed lovers” • ...

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Stabs Caesar first
Horrible disease that broke out that Shakespeare lived through
Loyal to Brutus;opposes Pindarius
Killed for sharing the same name of a conspirator
Roman General
Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Caesar died in front of _____
Sick, old man
Portia's father
Married Caesar's daughter
Gives Caesar the letter prior to his death hoping he reads it
"True original copies"
Antony, Octavius , and Lepidus
says "run as if it were doomsday"
Warns Caesar in Act II, Scene IV
Loyal to Casca;opposes Lucilius
Shakespeare's first child
Shakespeare's wife
Roman senator
Cried out 3 times "They murder Caesar"
Where Shakespeare was buried
Disease that lasted from 1592-1594 and its years were the...
Caesar's last words
Stabs her thigh
Where Portia stabs herself
Where the ghost is going to see Brutus

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Lines that don't end with punctuation marks
Suggested to kill Mark Antony along with Caesar
Written in 1599
Brutus' young servant
Killed Pompey
Unknown years of Shakespeare's life (1585-1592)
Lines that end with punctuation marks
All the Romans were rewarded with 75 ____ (currency)
Each line of poetry is built on 5 iambs in....
Similar death of Julius Caesar (same initials)
Decided to build the first permanent theatre outside of London
Rival of Shakespeare
The common people who tore Cinna the poet to pieces
Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
old senator
Weak and unstable
"The Wooden O"
March 15th
One of Shakespeares most popular plays in the 18th century
Caesar compares himself to... (star)
Small curtained inner stage flanked by 2 entrances
New name for the theatrical group (changed in 1603)
Persuaded Caesar to go to the capitol on March 15th
Portia swallowed burning ___
Caesar's adopted son
Greek writer/biographer

52 Clues: March 15th • old senator • Killed Pompey • Roman General • Sick, old man • Roman senator • "The Wooden O" • Written in 1599 • Portia's father • Stabs her thigh • Weak and unstable • Stabs Caesar first • Shakespeare's wife • Caesar's last words • Rival of Shakespeare • Caesar's adopted son • Brutus' young servant • "True original copies" • Greek writer/biographer • Married Caesar's daughter • ...

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Element of many of Shakespeare's plays
Famous theater
Roles played by young boys
Birth date
6 opening words of Hamlet
Shakespeare made 37 of these
Speech while actor is alone
Speech to the audience
Where he was born
Church against the theater
Play category based on historical material
Cost of ticket

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Exceptional people experiencing misfortune
List of people in the play
Where his career took off
Type of theater named after the queen
Painted scenery with words
Area in front of the stage
Multiple birth
Life Partner
Humor based on exaggeration
Type of this named after him

22 Clues: Birth date • Life Partner • Famous theater • Multiple birth • Cost of ticket • Where he was born • Speech to the audience • Where his career took off • 6 opening words of Hamlet • List of people in the play • Painted scenery with words • Roles played by young boys • Area in front of the stage • Church against the theater • Speech while actor is alone • Humor based on exaggeration • ...

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ansedd
påminnelse
orättvisa
hylla/prisad
verk
författa
nyligen
varaktig
förolämpar
inverkan
oräknelig/otaliga

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försonade
angår
enligt mångas tycke
döpt
spädbarn
förtjänar
forntida
bland
utan tvivel
förflyttas
anklagad

22 Clues: döpt • verk • angår • bland • ansedd • nyligen • spädbarn • forntida • författa • varaktig • inverkan • anklagad • försonade • orättvisa • förtjänar • påminnelse • förflyttas • förolämpar • utan tvivel • hylla/prisad • oräknelig/otaliga • enligt mångas tycke

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showing respect
free anything
discrimination to race
a man of trading
in search of something
unfair treatment
having too much pride
being thankful

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becoming friendly
forfeit or loss
mongrel dog
to finish something
dividing supplies
mistreatment
a new story or article
reflection
rare appearence
lending something
to beg
to gain a supply

20 Clues: to beg • reflection • mongrel dog • mistreatment • free anything • being thankful • forfeit or loss • showing respect • rare appearence • a man of trading • to gain a supply • unfair treatment • becoming friendly • dividing supplies • to finish something • lending something • having too much pride • a new story or article • discrimination to race • in search of something

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the roof of the globe theater.
The person who acts the characters
most read play
a genre that makes you laugh
a genre about love
people who listen and watch the play
Romeo and ...
people who stood on the ground during plays
Shakespeare was a writer also a ...
type of food that is thrown at the actors
person who wrote the play

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the amount of tiers in the theater
where the globe theater is.
written form of the play
Famous writer and actor.
genre about murder
a person in a novel, play, or film.
famous theater
how much it cost to go to the play
the century Shakespeare was in

20 Clues: Romeo and ... • most read play • famous theater • genre about murder • a genre about love • written form of the play • Famous writer and actor. • person who wrote the play • where the globe theater is. • a genre that makes you laugh • the roof of the globe theater. • the century Shakespeare was in • the amount of tiers in the theater • The person who acts the characters • ...

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One of Shakespeare's brothers who died of the bubonic plague
Shakespeare's first name
A two line stanza
someone who preforms on stage
someone who writes plays
Shakespeare wrote this tragedy play
someone who writes poems
Shakespeare's father's name
Shakespeare's mother's name
A Theatre associated with Shakespeare

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the place Shakespeare moved to
Shakespeare wrote 154 of these poems
The names of Shakespeare's wife
A four line stanza
Shakespeare's birthplace
a comedy play Shakespeare wrote
A type of play that depicts sorrowful events in a serious manner
A type of play that depicts dramatic, amusing events
A type of play that depicts real events in history
Shakespeare's child who died at 11

20 Clues: A two line stanza • A four line stanza • Shakespeare's first name • Shakespeare's birthplace • someone who writes plays • someone who writes poems • Shakespeare's father's name • Shakespeare's mother's name • someone who preforms on stage • the place Shakespeare moved to • The names of Shakespeare's wife • a comedy play Shakespeare wrote • Shakespeare's child who died at 11 • ...

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olest brother was Richard the lionheart
king of conflict
love tradegy
person who writes plays
richard the
Romeo family
Juliets family
form of writing
the oldest theatre
37 plays written
intelligent
wise
funny

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noble and ophelia
acting
main actor
little song
sad
witches
wife
true love
he was cold menacing
foolish and irrational king
country
birthplace

25 Clues: sad • wife • wise • funny • acting • witches • country • true love • main actor • birthplace • little song • richard the • intelligent • love tradegy • Romeo family • Juliets family • form of writing • king of conflict • 37 plays written • noble and ophelia • the oldest theatre • he was cold menacing • person who writes plays • foolish and irrational king • olest brother was Richard the lionheart

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The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague.
A Capulet servant who invites guests to Capulet’s feast and escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo.
The Prince of Verona. A kinsman of Mercutio and Paris.
Portia’s lady-in-waiting and confidante.
The steward, or chief servant, in Goneril’s house
King Lear's eldest daughter
Husband of Nerissa
The ruler of Venice, who presides over Antonio’s trial.
The husband of Lear’s daughter Regan.
Lear’s youngest daughter, disowned by her father for refusing to flatter him.
A friend of Bassanio and Antonio,
A Venetian gentleman, and frequent counterpart to Salarino.
A nobleman of the same rank as Gloucester who is loyal to King Lear.

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The foolish courtier who summons Hamlet to his duel with Laertes.
Shylock’s daughter.
A kinsman of the Prince, and the suitor of Juliet most preferred by Capulet.
The merchant whose love for his friend Bassanio prompts him to sign Shylock’s contract and almost lose his life.
A Jewish moneylender in Venice.
King Lear's middle daughter.
One of the officer who first see the ghost walking the ramparts of Elsinore
The Prince of Denmark, the title character, and the protagonist.
The aged king of Briatin.
The husband of Lear’s daughter Goneril.

23 Clues: Husband of Nerissa • Shylock’s daughter. • The aged king of Briatin. • King Lear's eldest daughter • King Lear's middle daughter. • A Jewish moneylender in Venice. • A friend of Bassanio and Antonio, • The husband of Lear’s daughter Regan. • The husband of Lear’s daughter Goneril. • Portia’s lady-in-waiting and confidante. • The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. • ...

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The tailor
The weaver
Bottom is turned into
Queen of the fairies
betrothed to Demetrius
The lion
Mischievous fairy
The bellows-mender
Hermia's father
The carpenter

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Works for Theseus's
loves Hermia in the beginning
Queen of the Amazons
Egeus's daughter
King of the fairies
The tinker
Playwright
wakes up in love with Helena
Duke of Athens
Opposite of Tragedy

20 Clues: The lion • The tailor • The weaver • The tinker • Playwright • The carpenter • Duke of Athens • Hermia's father • Egeus's daughter • Mischievous fairy • The bellows-mender • Works for Theseus's • King of the fairies • Opposite of Tragedy • Queen of the Amazons • Queen of the fairies • Bottom is turned into • betrothed to Demetrius • wakes up in love with Helena • loves Hermia in the beginning

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Clever heiress in "The Merchant of Venice"
Star-crossed lover
Witty friend in "Romeo and Juliet"
Manipulative villain in "Othello"
Scottish Play
Innocent wife of Othello
Monster-like figure in "The Tempest"
Trojan hero in "Troilus and Cressida"
Boisterous companion in several plays
Jewish moneylender in "The Merchant of Venice"
Tragic lover of Hamlet
MACBETH Ambitious wife and accomplice
Sister desired by suitors in "Othello"
Disguised heroine in "Twelfth Night"
Hamlet's conniving advisor

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Tragic Prince of Denmark
Exiled sorcerer in "The Tempest"
Fickle lover in "The Two Gentlemen of Verona"
Prospero's daughter
Tragic Moor of Venice
Heroic lover in "As You Like It"
Romeo's beloved
King Lear's honest daughter
King Lear's treacherous daughter
Treacherous daughter in "King Lear"
Resourceful heroine in "As You Like It"
Rebellious lover in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Hamlet's uncle and antagonist
Mischievous sprite in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Fiery cousin in "Romeo and Juliet"

30 Clues: Scottish Play • Romeo's beloved • Star-crossed lover • Prospero's daughter • Tragic Moor of Venice • Tragic lover of Hamlet • Tragic Prince of Denmark • Innocent wife of Othello • Hamlet's conniving advisor • King Lear's honest daughter • Hamlet's uncle and antagonist • Exiled sorcerer in "The Tempest" • Heroic lover in "As You Like It" • King Lear's treacherous daughter • ...

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a combination of contradictory terms
character who does not change in the course of a story
a story written to be acted for an audience
a group who says things at the same time
a play or other narrative that depicts serious and important events in which the main character comes to an unhappy ending
a play on multiple meanings on a word
Verse-poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter
fourteen line lyric poem
a speech by one character in a play

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direct, unadorned form of language written or spoken, in ordinary use
character who is used as a contrast to another character.
character who changes as a resulet of the story's events
humor added that lessens the seriousness of a plot
words that are spoken by a character to the audience but that are not supposed to be overheard by others on stage
the audience knows something important that the character in a play doesn't know
event or detail that is inappropriate for the time period
a writer or speaker says one thing but means something completely different
two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.
usually long speech in which a character who is on stage alone expresses their thought aloud
a short introduction at the beginning of a play that gives a brief overview of the plot

20 Clues: fourteen line lyric poem • a speech by one character in a play • a combination of contradictory terms • a play on multiple meanings on a word • a group who says things at the same time • a story written to be acted for an audience • two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme. • humor added that lessens the seriousness of a plot • ...

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The queen of Athens
Writing struggles for Shakespeare
When The cast go into the forest
Supernatural creatures
Shakespeare's wife
Highlight of the Elizabethan era
Is in love with Demetrius
On the bottom of the globe
The shape of the globe

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The main religion
The group staging a play
Where the characters move to
Ends in marriage
The duke of Athens
Where the play is set
What are the fairy king and queen doing
John Shakespeare's occupation
Hermia's father
Another of Shakespeare's proffesions
The fairy king's assistant

20 Clues: Hermia's father • Ends in marriage • The main religion • The duke of Athens • Shakespeare's wife • The queen of Athens • Where the play is set • Supernatural creatures • The shape of the globe • The group staging a play • Is in love with Demetrius • On the bottom of the globe • The fairy king's assistant • Where the characters move to • John Shakespeare's occupation • ...

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Death
Greatest play
Shakespeare's wife
who played women's parts in Shakespeare
Deadly disease at the time
most famous quote
what city was he born in
Age of marrying
His first name
The most tragic play
oldest child

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First play
Which was the saddest play
what era did he live in
How many kids did he have
Which was the most cruel plays
where was most of Shakespeare's plays performed
What was the name of Shakespeare's son
Shakespeare was born here
the shape of the Globe theatre

20 Clues: Death • First play • oldest child • Greatest play • His first name • Age of marrying • most famous quote • Shakespeare's wife • The most tragic play • what era did he live in • what city was he born in • How many kids did he have • Shakespeare was born here • Which was the saddest play • Deadly disease at the time • Which was the most cruel plays • the shape of the Globe theatre • ...

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

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the type of poem Shakespeare wrote
the month when Shakespeare was born
this is what Romeo and Juliet are called in the prologue of the play
Shakespeare wrote tragedy, history, and _____ plays
this movie thinks about what would happen if Romeo was a zombie and Juliet was a human
Juliet's cousin, killed by Romeo
this character is dead at the beginning of Hamlet
fill in the blank "shall I ______ thee to a summer's day"
the person who wrote Romeo and Juliet
the name of the next Shakespeare show we are studying
the genre of play Romeo and Juliet is
how Romeo died

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Romeo's family name
the person Romeo was in love with at the beginning of the play
this musical is based off of Romeo and Juliet
how Juliet died
Juliet's family name
Romeo's best friend, killed by Tybalt
this is where Romeo and Juliet takes place
this Taylor Swift song references Romeo and Juliet

20 Clues: how Romeo died • how Juliet died • Romeo's family name • Juliet's family name • Juliet's cousin, killed by Romeo • the type of poem Shakespeare wrote • the month when Shakespeare was born • Romeo's best friend, killed by Tybalt • the person who wrote Romeo and Juliet • the genre of play Romeo and Juliet is • this is where Romeo and Juliet takes place • ...

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Shakespeare’s wife?
Who marries Romeo and Juliet?
how many children does shakespeare have?
King when Shakespeare died?
Shakespeare’s famous theatre?
Queen when Shakespeare was alive?
Type of play Romeo and Juliet is?
Opposite of love in the play?
Why does Romeo die?
River next to The Globe Theatre?

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Type of poetry Shakespeare used?
Who does Juliet’s family want her to marry?
City where Romeo and Juliet takes place?
What controls Romeo and Juliet’s lives?
Shakespeare’s acting group?
Punishment for fighting?
What weapon does Juliet use?
What do the Montagues and Capulets have?
Juliet’s angry cousin?
Material of The Globe Theatre?

20 Clues: Shakespeare’s wife? • Why does Romeo die? • Juliet’s angry cousin? • Punishment for fighting? • Shakespeare’s acting group? • King when Shakespeare died? • What weapon does Juliet use? • Who marries Romeo and Juliet? • Shakespeare’s famous theatre? • Opposite of love in the play? • Material of The Globe Theatre? • Type of poetry Shakespeare used? • River next to The Globe Theatre? • ...

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Shylock, from The Merchant of Venice, is a ________ (occupation)
The disease that frequently closed theaters
What was the rival family of the Montagues.
Shakespeare’s birthplace
The Italian city where Romeo and Juliet is set
The setting for Julius Caesar
The name of the era after Elizabeth I, during which Shakespeare continued to write
Fruits If the audience was not impressed with a show, they could add their own ‘special effects’ like boos and hisses and throw________.
The main form of entertainment besides theatre
Shakespeare’s theater

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The Prince of Denmark in a Shakespeare play
The city where Shakespeare primarily worked as a playwright
The era in which Shakespeare wrote
Shakespeare’s wife’s name
Shakespeare’s father’s occupation
What was the name of the girl that Bassanio wants to impress.
Juliet’s cousin, killed by Romeo
Women’s roles in plays were performed by these people
What floor of the stage was used in particular for characters like witches and ghosts to “appear” or “disappear”.
The setting where A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes place

20 Clues: Shakespeare’s theater • Shakespeare’s birthplace • Shakespeare’s wife’s name • The setting for Julius Caesar • Juliet’s cousin, killed by Romeo • Shakespeare’s father’s occupation • The era in which Shakespeare wrote • The Prince of Denmark in a Shakespeare play • The disease that frequently closed theaters • What was the rival family of the Montagues. • ...

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where London is located
king of Denmark dies in this play
one type of shakespeares plays
shakespeares hair style
the globe theatre did not have one of these
his name
shakespeares kid died of the age of 11
shakespeares first name
shakespeares wife last name
Shakespeares theatre

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Latin was spoken here
this play is about a man who does everything to get power
language that shakespeare spoke
where he was born
they wrote these
he is a noble black moor
shakespeare made these
his father had a job as one of these
the street his house was in
where the globe theatre is located

20 Clues: his name • they wrote these • where he was born • Shakespeares theatre • Latin was spoken here • shakespeare made these • where London is located • shakespeares hair style • shakespeares first name • he is a noble black moor • shakespeares wife last name • the street his house was in • one type of shakespeares plays • language that shakespeare spoke • king of Denmark dies in this play • ...

Shakespeare 2020-04-07

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arv
skådespelsförfattare
uppfostra
ge efter
anse
svärd
rollfigur
ursprunglig
tukta,tämja
ersätta
författare
citat
diktare

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affärsimperium
skildra,beskriva
tillbringa,slösa pengar
överleva
modernisering
framföra,uppträda
köpman
skådespelare
påhittad
argbigga

23 Clues: arv • anse • svärd • citat • köpman • ersätta • diktare • överleva • ge efter • påhittad • argbigga • uppfostra • rollfigur • författare • ursprunglig • tukta,tämja • skådespelare • modernisering • affärsimperium • skildra,beskriva • framföra,uppträda • skådespelsförfattare • tillbringa,slösa pengar

Shakespeare 2021-09-22

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ansedd
påminnelse
orättvisa
hylla/prisad
verk
författa
nyligen
varaktig
förolämpar
inverkan
oräknelig/otaliga

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försonade
angår
enligt mångas tycke
döpt
spädbarn
förtjänar
forntida
bland
utan tvivel
förflyttas
anklagad

Shakespeare 2021-09-22

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ansedd
påminnelse
orättvisa
hylla/prisad
verk
författa
nyligen
varaktig
förolämpar
inverkan
oräknelig/otaliga

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försonade
angår
enligt mångas tycke
döpt
spädbarn
förtjänar
forntida
bland
utan tvivel
förflyttas
anklagad

SHAKESPEARE 2022-05-10

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if he was born in 1564 and died in 1616, how old was he when he died?
what did his father make, CARS or GLOVES?
how many younger brothers did he have?
what happened to theatres in 1593 when the plague came?
who made special noises to make plays more exiting?
William had three daughters, two of which were twins! TRUE or FALSE?
as you have studied in your CLIL project, in those times did women act in his plays?
what did he work as when he was in London?
in which country was he born?
what was his father called?
what was his mother called?

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all four of his sisters were older than him! TRUE or FALSE?
how many sisters did he have?
what is Shakespeare's name?
how many people were there in his family, including his parents?
what did William start to write instead of plays during the time of the plague?
in the video does he have a BEARD or a MOUSTACHE?
in 1599 “The Globe” opened, which Shakespeare had helped to build, what was it?
Shakespeare wrote comedy plays, tragedy plays and also ___________ plays?
what shape was “the Glober” building, ROUND or SQUARE?
where did his mother grown up, she lived on a _________?
before 1590 he left Stratford and went to the capital city of England, which is?

22 Clues: what is Shakespeare's name? • what was his father called? • what was his mother called? • how many sisters did he have? • in which country was he born? • how many younger brothers did he have? • what did his father make, CARS or GLOVES? • what did he work as when he was in London? • in the video does he have a BEARD or a MOUSTACHE? • ...

Shakespeare 2024-03-19

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England had 8 (5)
Not on greeting (7)
Lackland (8)
___'_ ____ that ends well (8)
Small rodent domestication (16)
Funnyman's art (6)
Star-crossed (14)
Stab victim (12)
Pursued by bear (11)
Before thirteenth day (12)
Bad weather (7)
Funny 404's (14)

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Octavian hated (19)
Scottish monarch (7)
14 lines (6)
Portrayed horribly (10)
Small village (6)
Song by Steps (7)
Misplaced work due to infatuation (16)
Before (7)
Capitalism in Italy (16)
Preferred settings (11)
Magic is weird (14)
Very close to reading Spanish (8)
No topic (7)

25 Clues: Before (7) • 14 lines (6) • Lackland (8) • No topic (7) • Bad weather (7) • Stab victim (12) • Funny 404's (14) • England had 8 (5) • Small village (6) • Song by Steps (7) • Star-crossed (14) • Funnyman's art (6) • Octavian hated (19) • Not on greeting (7) • Magic is weird (14) • Scottish monarch (7) • Pursued by bear (11) • Portrayed horribly (10) • Preferred settings (11) • Capitalism in Italy (16) • ...

Shakespeare 2024-07-18

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His wife's surname before marriage
What his son died of
The type of poem he wrote
Name of his father
Where he was born
Name of a theatre where his plays were performed
Famous tragic character (male)
How he described his most famous lovers
A colour that does not rhyme
Name of his mother
History comedy or _________

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Ruler of England at the time of his birth
What his father made
his son's name
Where he moved to write his plays
Where his plays were performed
Location of famous play in Italy
The number of lines in famous poems
Famous tragic character (female)
The old religion that was banned
How many children did he have
Type of school he went to

22 Clues: his son's name • Where he was born • Name of his father • Name of his mother • What his father made • What his son died of • The type of poem he wrote • Type of school he went to • History comedy or _________ • A colour that does not rhyme • How many children did he have • Where his plays were performed • Famous tragic character (male) • Location of famous play in Italy • ...

Shakespeare 2025-03-03

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The fairy queen
Shakespeare's first name
Where 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' takes place
In a relationship with Hermia
A popular sport during the elizabethan ere(so cruel and brutal. Should never happen)
A term used to describe a relationship. The relationship between Hermia, Demetrius and Helena.
A funny genre of play
Shakespeare's first play.
Shakespeare's wife
A genre of theatre that involves non-fiction tales and historical figures.

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Shakespeare's home
famous from the Elizabethan era. Very entertaining and common.
What Shakespeare is
A genre of theatre that involves death, sadness and suicide.
A child used as a servant in elizabethan era; if the rich child does something wrong, this child will suffer the consequence.
The civilisation that lived in England at the time of shakespeare
the name of the theatre that Shakespeare shared his plays in.
A word to describe Nick Bottom. Excessively enthusiastic.
Poor people in the globe
Shakespeare's mother's first name

20 Clues: The fairy queen • Shakespeare's home • Shakespeare's wife • What Shakespeare is • A funny genre of play • Shakespeare's first name • Poor people in the globe • Shakespeare's first play. • In a relationship with Hermia • Shakespeare's mother's first name • Where 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' takes place • A word to describe Nick Bottom. Excessively enthusiastic. • ...

Shakespeare 2025-03-14

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Macbeth’s ambitious wife who encourages him to murder King Duncan.
A country briefly mentioned in the play in relation to Fortinbras’s military campaign.
Macbeth's friend and fellow soldier who is murdered because of the witches’ prophecy.
A symbol of Macbeth’s ambition and guilt, particularly in his hallucination before the murder of Duncan.
The castle in Denmark where the events of the play take place.
A mischievous fairy and servant to Oberon, who causes much of the confusion in the play.
The queen of the fairies, who falls in love with Bottom after being enchanted by a potion.
Hamlet's loyal friend and confidant who survives the events of the play.
A Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth and eventually kills him.
A weaver and actor, who is transformed with a donkey's head and becomes the object of Titania's enchantment.
The other friend of Hamlet who, along with Rosencrantz, is used by the king to gather information.
The king of the fairies, who seeks to control and influence the events involving the lovers.
The spirit of Hamlet’s father, who appears to seek revenge on his murderer.
The tragic love interest of Hamlet who succumbs to madness and death.
Three mysterious women who prophesy Macbeth's rise to power and his downfall.
A supernatural creature, part of the magical world in the play, who serves Oberon and Titania.
A recurring symbol in the play, representing guilt and violence.

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The king’s advisor, father to Ophelia and Laertes, known for his long-winded advice.
Hamlet’s mother, who marries Claudius shortly after the death of her husband.
A title given to Macbeth after he is rewarded for his valor in battle.
One of Hamlet's old friends who is summoned by Claudius to spy on Hamlet.
Hamlet's uncle who murders Hamlet's father and takes the throne.
The son of Duncan, who eventually leads an army to overthrow Macbeth.
The famous soliloquy in which Hamlet contemplates life and death.
A recurring motif in the play, particularly in Hamlet's apparent descent into insanity.
The court jester whose skull Hamlet finds in the graveyard, leading to his famous soliloquy.
Ophelia's brother, who seeks revenge against Hamlet for his family's destruction.
The forest near Macbeth's castle that plays a key role in the witches' prophecy.

28 Clues: The castle in Denmark where the events of the play take place. • Hamlet's uncle who murders Hamlet's father and takes the throne. • A recurring symbol in the play, representing guilt and violence. • The famous soliloquy in which Hamlet contemplates life and death. • A Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth and eventually kills him. • ...

Shakespeare 2025-11-22

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A character's speech delivered while alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts.
Shakespeare's birthplace and retirement location.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
A long, uninterrupted speech given by one character to others on stage.
The name of Shakespeare's acting company before 1603 (Lord _____ Men).
The name of the Queen when Shakespeare began his career.
The disease that frequently closed the public theaters in London.
The use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
The name of Shakespeare's father.
The name of Shakespeare's famous collection of 154 poems.
A common metaphor where an inanimate object or idea is given human qualities.
Shakespeare's wife, whose name was Anne ______.

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The cheapest theatergoers who stood in the yard.
A contrast between what the audience knows and what a character says or thinks.
PENTAMETER, The poetic meter Shakespeare often used, ten syllables per line.
The round London playhouse where most of his plays were first staged.
The private, indoor theater his company acquired later.
The repetition of consonant sounds, often used in insults or poetry.
The literary device used in "O, happy dagger!" to describe a painful thing pleasantly.
The type of poetry (14 lines) Shakespeare wrote during the plague closures.
The borough across the Thames where the Globe was located.

21 Clues: The name of Shakespeare's father. • A comparison using "like" or "as." • The use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect. • Shakespeare's wife, whose name was Anne ______. • The cheapest theatergoers who stood in the yard. • Shakespeare's birthplace and retirement location. • The private, indoor theater his company acquired later. • ...

Shakespeare 2025-07-18

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Her best friend, tall and sad
The magical people in the story
First name of Shakespeare
The season in the title
The trickster fairy
The fairy queen
The play takes place at ______
He starts off loving Hermia, then Helena
Last name of William
The fairies like to sing and ______
Puck puts this on people’s eyes
The kind of play A Midsummer Night’s Dream is
The fairies are not ______ (they are not human)
The fairy king
Puck makes lots of funny ______
Titania falls in love with a man with a ______ head

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He wrote lots of these
She wants to marry Lysander
He runs away with Hermia
The characters get ______ (mixed up)
Another name for Puck is Robin ______
This causes lots of confusion and fun
The fairies live in the ______
Hermia and Helena are good ______
The four lovers end up feeling ______
The play is set in a magical ______
The round theatre where his plays were shown
Demetrius and Lysander are both ______
The city where his plays were performed
Shakespeare was a famous ______

30 Clues: The fairy king • The fairy queen • The trickster fairy • Last name of William • He wrote lots of these • The season in the title • He runs away with Hermia • First name of Shakespeare • She wants to marry Lysander • Her best friend, tall and sad • The play takes place at ______ • The fairies live in the ______ • The magical people in the story • Puck puts this on people’s eyes • ...

Shakespeare & Sonnets 2024-04-10

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Two syllables
Number of quatrains in a sonnet
Shakespeare used a lot of ____ which are a play on words
Number of lines in a couplet
Number of couplets in a sonnet
Where Shakespeare was born
Number of plays Shakespeare wrote
The time period in which we have no record of Shakespeare

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Shakespeare's wife's last name
How old Shakespeare was when he got married
What Shakespeare did not attend
Name of the theater where Shakespeare plays were performed
Poem with a specific structure
The genre of Shakespeare's play, Hamlet
Five iambs
All sonnets have one of these (usually found at the couplet)
Number of lines in a quatrain

17 Clues: Five iambs • Two syllables • Where Shakespeare was born • Number of lines in a couplet • Number of lines in a quatrain • Shakespeare's wife's last name • Poem with a specific structure • Number of couplets in a sonnet • Number of quatrains in a sonnet • What Shakespeare did not attend • Number of plays Shakespeare wrote • The genre of Shakespeare's play, Hamlet • ...

Shakespeare 2014-02-20

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Stratford upon ----, the place Shakespeare lived
Shakespeare was a writer as well as an -----
The number of times suicide was included in his plays (unlucky!)
Shakespeare got over 3000 of his own ----- into the oxford English dictionary.
Shakespeare's wife Ann-
Where he became a famous playwright
Shakespeare wrote 37 of these
There are 80 different versions of spelling this
The number of siblings Shakespeare had

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The month Shakespeare died and was Bapitised in
Shakespeare wrote 154 of these
The number of children Shakespeare and his wife had
No one knows what date Shakespeare's -------- was
The male lead in Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare's first name
The name of Shakespeare's theater

16 Clues: Shakespeare's wife Ann- • Shakespeare's first name • Shakespeare wrote 37 of these • Shakespeare wrote 154 of these • The male lead in Romeo and Juliet • The name of Shakespeare's theater • Where he became a famous playwright • The number of siblings Shakespeare had • Shakespeare was a writer as well as an ----- • The month Shakespeare died and was Bapitised in • ...

The Bard of Avon- William Shakespeare 2021-09-23

The Bard of Avon- William Shakespeare crossword puzzle

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principal profissão de Shakespeare
filha mais velha de Shakespeare
país onde nasceu Shakespeare
Hamnet e Judith
escola onde Shakespeare estudou
um dos irmãos de Shakespeare
pai de Shakespeare
esposa de Shakespeare
cidade onde desenvolveu sua carreira

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uma das irmãs de Shakespeare
mãe de shakespeare
peça escrita em 1602
cidade onde Shakespeare nasceu

13 Clues: Hamnet e Judith • mãe de shakespeare • pai de Shakespeare • peça escrita em 1602 • esposa de Shakespeare • uma das irmãs de Shakespeare • país onde nasceu Shakespeare • um dos irmãos de Shakespeare • cidade onde Shakespeare nasceu • filha mais velha de Shakespeare • escola onde Shakespeare estudou • principal profissão de Shakespeare • cidade onde desenvolveu sua carreira

Context for Othello 2023-03-16

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Foreign culture Shakespeare's audience was excited to learn about
An additional character to help flesh out Othello
The setting of the play's action
Prejudice towards someone based on their race
Story Shakespeare derived from Gli Hecatommithi
Character Shakespeare added to help develop Iago
The location where Othello begins
Bollywood version of Othello
Creator of Gli Hecatommithi
Ruler and head of a state
Woman defiant of Othello

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Died on April 23rd 1616
The theater where Shakespeare’s plays were performed in London
The period in which Shakespeare was around
The audience Shakespeare included crude humor to appeal to
Arab inhabitant of North Africa
The antagonist in Othello
Characters in Othello are subjected to this due to things they can't control
Wife to Shakespeare
Othello is referred to as this many times

20 Clues: Wife to Shakespeare • Died on April 23rd 1616 • Woman defiant of Othello • The antagonist in Othello • Ruler and head of a state • Creator of Gli Hecatommithi • Bollywood version of Othello • Arab inhabitant of North Africa • The setting of the play's action • The location where Othello begins • Othello is referred to as this many times • The period in which Shakespeare was around • ...

Shakespeare 2021-04-06

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character-character who changes as a result of the story’s events
relief-humor added that lessens the seriousness of a plot.
consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme; couplets often signal the EXIT of a character or end of a scene
combination of contradictory terms (EX: jumbo shrimp).
short introduction at the beginning of a play that gives a brief overview of the plot
who is used as a contrast to another character; writer sets off/intensifies the qualities of 2 characters this way.
group who says things at the same time
or detail that is inappropriate for the time period.
lyric poem that is usually written in iambic pentameter and that has one of several rhyme schemes (Shakespearean-3 four-line units or quatrains, followed by a concluding two-line unit, or couplet; abab cdcd efef gg).
play on the multiple meanings of a word, or on two words that sound alike but have different meanings

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speech by one character in a play.
irony-the audience or reader knows something important that a character in a play or story does not know
unusually long speech in which a character who is on stage alone expresses his or her thoughts aloud.
unadorned form of language, written or spoken, in ordinary use
character-character who does not change much in the course of a story.
story written to be acted for an audience.
play, novel, or other narrative that depicts serious and important events in which the main character comes to an unhappy end.
irony-a writer or speaker says one thing, but really means something completely different
(“unrhymed”-no rhyme at the end of lines) Verse-poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter (“pent”=5; “meter”=measure); each line of poetry contains 5 iambs, or metrical feet, that consist of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
that are spoken by a character in a play to the audience or to another character but that are not supposed to be overheard by the others onstage

20 Clues: speech by one character in a play. • group who says things at the same time • story written to be acted for an audience. • or detail that is inappropriate for the time period. • combination of contradictory terms (EX: jumbo shrimp). • relief-humor added that lessens the seriousness of a plot. • unadorned form of language, written or spoken, in ordinary use • ...

Shakespeare 2021-04-08

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dad The keeper of the diamond case
what hero rides
A missing gem
The famous writer
They do it a lot
Main Character
An ancient choker
Danny's dad
Gave a book to Hero
Hero's neighbor

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Popular girl in 7th grade
They did it in the bathroom
Heros behind on
Girl made fun of her
She gets them a lot from Mrs. Roth
Died from a sickness
Popular boy in Beatrice grade
Danny rides
Older sister uses it.
1st grader

20 Clues: 1st grader • Danny rides • Danny's dad • A missing gem • Main Character • Heros behind on • what hero rides • Hero's neighbor • They do it a lot • The famous writer • An ancient choker • Gave a book to Hero • Girl made fun of her • Died from a sickness • Older sister uses it. • Popular girl in 7th grade • They did it in the bathroom • Popular boy in Beatrice grade • dad The keeper of the diamond case • ...

Shakespeare 2020-10-21

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_____ upon-Avon.
I did this at 18.
She was Queen of England.
The "Moor of Venice"
Villain in Othello
"The ____ of Venice"
My only son who died young
What the Wives of Windsor were.
My Mother.
My wife's first name
I went to ____ to seek my fortune as a playwright
Richard III had this affliction
Where the two gentlemen were from.
"Alls Well that ____ Well"
A stormy play
a mischievous fairy
King of the fairies.
King Lear's loyal daughter
Macbeth consulted three ___
Banquo is his best friend.

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I wrote comedies, ______, and tragedies.
I had ____ children
The ____ _____ is a collection of my work after my death
A play with a disastrous or sad ending.
I am buried in Holy ____ Church
Where most of my plays were performed
Juliet's age
Ben Jonson called me the "Sweet ___ of Avon"
Hamlet's girlfriend
Feuding families: Montagues and ____
"A ______ Night's Dream
Egyptian Queen
"Much ____ About Nothing."
My nickname
The month I was born and died in.
Stories that are amusing with a happy ending
Our group became known as the ____ Men when James I took the throne.
Hamlet is Prince here.
"The ____ of the Shrew."
"Et tu, ___?"
My daughter, Susanna, married a doctor named John___

41 Clues: My Mother. • My nickname • Juliet's age • A stormy play • "Et tu, ___?" • Egyptian Queen • _____ upon-Avon. • I did this at 18. • Villain in Othello • I had ____ children • Hamlet's girlfriend • a mischievous fairy • The "Moor of Venice" • "The ____ of Venice" • My wife's first name • King of the fairies. • Hamlet is Prince here. • "A ______ Night's Dream • "The ____ of the Shrew." • ...

Shakespeare 2018-02-23

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Hamlet, is prince of this European Country
'Kiss me ________' Musical based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'
Shakespeare's play were written in two styles, verse and _______.
Character from 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' also know as Robin Goodfellow.
Baz _______, director of 1996 movie of 'Romeo & Juliet'
Egyptian queen, subject of a play by Shakespeare.
How many ages of man are there according to Jaques in his famous speech from 'As you like it'?
"Romeo, Romeo, ________ art thou Romeo". Famous line by Juliet.
Town of Shakespeare's birth.
Complete the title of this Shakespeare play 'Titus ___________'.
Which word will complete the title of this Shakespeare play, '_________ for ________'
Shylock is the Merchant of this Italian City in the title of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays.
Kenneth ________, actor who played Henry V in 1989 movie.
Surname of Shakespeare's wife, Anne.
The _______. Shakespearian theatre on the South Bank in London.

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"Now is the ______ of our discontent", first line of Richard III.
Shakespeare's Scottish play.
The youngest daughter of King Lear
Weapon used by Macbeth to kill the king Duncan.
Main character from 'The Tempest', father of Miranda.
Shakespeare wrote 154 of these 14 line poems.
Christopher ___________, contemporary of Shakespeare who wrote 'Dr Faustus'
'Lord ____________ Men'. Company that Shakespeare wrote for and performed with.
York & __________. The 2 houses which fought during the War of the Roses, which Shakespeare's used as the backdrop for many of his history plays.
Queen who ruled England at the time of Shakespeare's life.
Character who appears in 3 Shakespeare plays, 'Merry Wives of Windsor' and 'Henry IV' parts 1 and 2.
Henry VI is in how many parts
'Curst be he that moves my ______'. Line from inscription on Shakespeare's tombstone.
The Forest of ______, setting for 'As you like it'

29 Clues: Shakespeare's Scottish play. • Town of Shakespeare's birth. • Henry VI is in how many parts • The youngest daughter of King Lear • Surname of Shakespeare's wife, Anne. • Hamlet, is prince of this European Country • Shakespeare wrote 154 of these 14 line poems. • Weapon used by Macbeth to kill the king Duncan. • Egyptian queen, subject of a play by Shakespeare. • ...

Shakespeare 2016-01-18

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a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.
irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
In fact, at the beginning of the play, his character is made to resemble a typical "Petrarchan lover," which had become a cliché by the time Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet (around 1595). Petrarch was a fourteenth-century Italian poet whose sonnets were all the rage in Renaissance England.
a group of performers who comment on the main action, typically speaking and moving together.
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
Unrequited love or one-sided love is love that is not openly reciprocated or understood as such by the beloved. The beloved may not be aware of the admirer's deep and strong romantic affection or consciously reject it. The Merriam Webster Online Dictionary defines unrequited as "not reciprocated or returned in kind."
Monologue a poem in the form of a speech or narrative by an imagined person, in which the speaker inadvertently reveals aspects of their character while describing a particular situation or series of events.
a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse.
be a warning or indication of (a future event).
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

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a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable, for example Two households, both alike in dignity.
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
verse without rhyme, especially that which uses iambic pentameter.
a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work.
two lines of verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit.
excessive pride in oneself.
End rhyme is defined as when a poem has lines ending with words that sound the same. An example of end rhyme is the poem, Star Light, Star Bright.
In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid

26 Clues: excessive pride in oneself. • be a warning or indication of (a future event). • a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. • a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. • verse without rhyme, especially that which uses iambic pentameter. • the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named • ...

Shakespeare 2015-02-25

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- A Jewish moneylender
- Oberon's servant
- Shakespeare's wife
- Shakespeare's child who died at the age of only 11.
- Lear's youngest daughter
- He decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters
- Hamlet's uncle
- King of the Faires
- Antonio's friend
- The Merchant of Venice
- Duke of Atens
- A kind of poem
- It destroyed The Globe

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- There Shakespeare was born
- Shakespeare is one of the most popular....
- Shakespeare's name
- Month in which Shakespeare died
- He meets three witches
- Polonius's daughter
- The Prince of Denmark

20 Clues: - Duke of Atens • - Hamlet's uncle • - A kind of poem • - Oberon's servant • - Antonio's friend • - Shakespeare's name • - Shakespeare's wife • - King of the Faires • - Polonius's daughter • - A Jewish moneylender • - The Prince of Denmark • - He meets three witches • - The Merchant of Venice • - It destroyed The Globe • - Lear's youngest daughter • - There Shakespeare was born • ...

Shakespeare 2023-03-16

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Plagiarism in many plays
Salad type
number of sonnets he wrote
Shakespeare's plays were translated to this language
Best unit in drama and his favourite too.
Something in space that was named after shakespearian characters.
King of Denmark
He lost his head
Over-protective father
Why did Shakespeare start writing sonnets instead of plays

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Rhymes with Stanford (place he lived)
Year he died
The 1604 keeping up with the Kardashians
The nights dream
number of plays he wrote
There is no Romeo without...
Stage brunt down on opening night
His Son's name (really similar to hamlet)
Starred in Devil Wears Prada
Name of youngest brother (Narnia)

20 Clues: Salad type • Year he died • King of Denmark • The nights dream • He lost his head • Over-protective father • Plagiarism in many plays • number of plays he wrote • number of sonnets he wrote • There is no Romeo without... • Starred in Devil Wears Prada • Stage brunt down on opening night • Name of youngest brother (Narnia) • Rhymes with Stanford (place he lived) • ...

Shakespeare 2023-04-05

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The men who start the fight in the beginning
Romeo's cousin who is a peacekeeper
Shakespeare's wife
The man Capulet wants Juliet to marry
what did the play start off with
Juliet's mother
An enemy of the Capulets, Father of Romeo
The source of Romeo's sadness
Romeo's mother

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Juliet's cousin who Romeo is madly in love with
A famous theatre during Shakespeare's life
The 16 year old son of Montague
The caretaker of Juliet
Juliet's cousin who hates Montagues
A theatrical group Shakespeare was a part of
What month was Shakespeare born in
The man in charge who threatens everyones lives
The 13 year old daughter of Capulet
An enemy of the Montagues, Father of Juliet
Where Shakespeare was born

20 Clues: Romeo's mother • Juliet's mother • Shakespeare's wife • The caretaker of Juliet • Where Shakespeare was born • The source of Romeo's sadness • The 16 year old son of Montague • what did the play start off with • What month was Shakespeare born in • Romeo's cousin who is a peacekeeper • Juliet's cousin who hates Montagues • The 13 year old daughter of Capulet • ...

Shakespeare 2024-03-07

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Older sister in "The Taming of the Shrew"
Means "you"
(2 words) Character synonymous with ambition and greed
An unmarried, bitter, unpleasant woman
Villainous character in "Othello"
What "wherefore" actually means
First word in Shakespeare's hometown's name
Shakespeare's comedies usually end in _________
He also wrote "morality," or "_________" plays
The second monarch of Shakespeare's life
Queen's name in "Hamlet"
Famous for "The Canterbury Tales," he was famous before Shakespeare
Famous image from "Hamlet"
Tragic character from "Hamlet" (not Hamlet himself)
Six-word question
Famous line: "My _________ for a horse!"

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Where "The Taming of the Shrew" is set
It is believed Shakespeare never attended one
"To _______ own self be true."
Month of his birth and death
A type of poem usually about nature, love, or death
Tragedies, comedies, and ____________.
Popular nickname for Shakespeare
(3 words) A name for the date of March 15th
Younger sister in "The Taming of the Shrew"
Suitor in "The Taming of the Shrew"
Shakespeare's wife's name
His plays are usually divided into five of them
Category of the play "The Taming of the Shrew"
Means "your" or "yours"

30 Clues: Means "you" • Six-word question • Means "your" or "yours" • Queen's name in "Hamlet" • Shakespeare's wife's name • Famous image from "Hamlet" • Month of his birth and death • "To _______ own self be true." • What "wherefore" actually means • Popular nickname for Shakespeare • Villainous character in "Othello" • Suitor in "The Taming of the Shrew" • ...

Shakespeare 2022-09-09

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how the roof of the theater was made
the disease going around at this time
the most popular play from Shakespeare
the theater Shakespeare plays where performed
the theme of Macbeth
the writer of the plays
what Shakespeare was
the feelings throughout the play
the main female love interest in a classic play
where the theater was performed

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the rodents infiltrating London
the levels on the theater
What the play was
the animal that would frequently visit the theater
what the actors read off of
The queen at the time
what the theater was made of
people who where against the theater
the people who played in the Theater
the audience on the ground
Shakespeare wife name.

21 Clues: What the play was • the theme of Macbeth • what Shakespeare was • The queen at the time • Shakespeare wife name. • the writer of the plays • the levels on the theater • the audience on the ground • what the actors read off of • what the theater was made of • the rodents infiltrating London • where the theater was performed • the feelings throughout the play • ...

Shakespeare 2022-09-06

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(Classic = Answer)
what people speak
Shakespeare is now ...
the title of a shakespeare play
the speech from the heart of a character
guy who dies in Romeo and Juliet
a sad genre
what Australians speak
a representation of the world
people watching

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person who wrote Romeo
the art of performing in a dramatic way
people on stage
celebrities are classified as ...
another person who dies in Romeo and Juliet
the art of poetry
where a lot of fighting and cool stuff happens
a genre that makes you gasp
where the globe theatre was built
a genre that makes you laugh

20 Clues: a sad genre • people on stage • people watching • what people speak • the art of poetry • (Classic = Answer) • person who wrote Romeo • Shakespeare is now ... • what Australians speak • a genre that makes you gasp • a genre that makes you laugh • a representation of the world • the title of a shakespeare play • guy who dies in Romeo and Juliet • celebrities are classified as ... • ...

shakespeare 2023-09-13

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One of the place where the fingers bend
Full of happiness and joy
To examine something closely
An important topic or discussion
Difficult to understand
Extremely funny
To start a fire burning
Not able to walk properly because of an injury affecting a leg or foot
Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of consenting of clear ice and compact snow
To prove, or reasonable

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Take someone by force
To push against someone while moving forward in a crowd
Occurring in a particular area, city or town
An event
Not ready to give and share things
To throw something as far as you can
To become quiet
Where things can be kept
To eat
damp air that is difficult to see through
Something that you keep to help you remember a person
The act of travelling from one place to another

22 Clues: To eat • An event • To become quiet • Extremely funny • Take someone by force • Difficult to understand • To start a fire burning • To prove, or reasonable • Where things can be kept • Full of happiness and joy • To examine something closely • An important topic or discussion • Not ready to give and share things • To throw something as far as you can • ...

Shakespeare 2024-11-10

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you are
poem of 14 lines
always
Clever
Men's acting company for Queen Elizbeth 1
played female parts
"All the world's a.."
land
cause of fire at The Globe
total plays written by Shakespeare
Distress
Blame
As You Like It

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famous theatre in London
Shakespeare's wife
Romeo and Juliet
secret passage for actors to appear
women acting in plays from 1590's-1661 was
stage extends to audience
Shakespeare known as

20 Clues: land • Blame • always • Clever • you are • Distress • As You Like It • poem of 14 lines • Romeo and Juliet • Shakespeare's wife • played female parts • Shakespeare known as • "All the world's a.." • famous theatre in London • stage extends to audience • cause of fire at The Globe • total plays written by Shakespeare • secret passage for actors to appear • Men's acting company for Queen Elizbeth 1 • ...

Shakespeare 2025-03-04

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Shylock, from The Merchant of Venice, is a ________ (occupation)
The disease that frequently closed theaters
What was the rival family of the Montagues.
Shakespeare’s birthplace
The Italian city where Romeo and Juliet is set
The setting for Julius Caesar
The name of the era after Elizabeth I, during which Shakespeare continued to write
Fruits If the audience was not impressed with a show, they could add their own ‘special effects’ like boos and hisses and throw________.
The main form of entertainment besides theatre
Shakespeare’s theater

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The Prince of Denmark in a Shakespeare play
The city where Shakespeare primarily worked as a playwright
The era in which Shakespeare wrote
Shakespeare’s wife’s name
Shakespeare’s father’s occupation
What was the name of the girl that Bassanio wants to impress.
Juliet’s cousin, killed by Romeo
Women’s roles in plays were performed by these people
What floor of the stage was used in particular for characters like witches and ghosts to “appear” or “disappear”.
The setting where A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes place

ShakeSpeare 2025-03-04

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

ShakeSpeare 2025-03-04

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What was the he collection of Shakespeare’s plays called?
What did the actors use to have special effects when they needed to go off stage?
What was Shakespeare’s first name?
What do we call a person who writes plays?
What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Why was Globe Theatre was destroyed in 1613?
What shape was the globe?
Was The Globe Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Where was Shakespeare was from
What was the globe made out of?

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What did Shakespeare’s father worked as?
Where did the poorest audience members stand?
When were plays at the Globe were performed?
What is Shakespeare’s last name?
What was raised to show that a play was happening?
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare is most famous for?
What town was Shakespeare born in?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What did people throw at the actors life they didnt like the play?
What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

Shakespeare 2025-03-04

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Death
Greatest play
Shakespeare's wife
who played women's parts in Shakespeare
Deadly disease at the time
most famous quote
what city was he born in
Age of marrying
His first name
The most tragic play
oldest child

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First play
Which was the saddest play
what era did he live in
How many kids did he have
Which was the most cruel plays
where was most of Shakespeare's plays performed
What was the name of Shakespeare's son
Shakespeare was born here
the shape of the Globe theatre

Shakespeare 2025-03-03

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Who played female roles in Shakespeare's time?
What disease killed many people in Shakespeare's time?
What did Elizabethans use to write instead of pen?
What was the main religion in Elizabethan England?
What did people throw at bad actors?
What type of clothing materials did rich Elizabethans wear?
What is Shakespeare's most famous tragedy?
What time of the day were plays performed?
What is Shakespeare's first name?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What country is Hamlet set in?

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What was the main language spoken in Elizabethan England?
Who is Romeo in love with?
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Where is Macbeth set in?
What shape was the Globe theatre?
In what city did Shakespeare work as a playwright?
What type of transport did people use in Elizabethan England?
What flag colour at the Globe Theatre signified a tragedy was being performed?
What material was the roof of the Globe theatre made of?

20 Clues: Where is Macbeth set in? • Who is Romeo in love with? • What country is Hamlet set in? • What shape was the Globe theatre? • What is Shakespeare's first name? • What did people throw at bad actors? • How many children did Shakespeare have? • What was the name of Shakespeare's wife? • What is Shakespeare's most famous tragedy? • What time of the day were plays performed? • ...

Shakespeare 2024-12-13

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A problem an individual has in his perspective or character.
A character who is not inherently bad but who makes a bad decision as the result of a tragic flaw.
Exaggeration; an obvious overstatement to make a point or emphasize meaning.
Incident The event that introduces the conflict and sets it in motion.
A description of the action surrounding a regrettable decision made by a character.
Unrhymed iambic pentameter.
Individuals around whom and about whom a story is told.
A connected series of events arranged to produce a definite sense of movement toward a specific goal.
The time and place of a written piece.
When a reader or audience is made aware of important information that is unknown to a story's characters.
The final outcome of a story; the last element of the plot in which the major complications are explained or settled.

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When a speaker means something other than what he says.
descriptions based on sense perceptions that ignite audiences' imaginations and evoke ideas beyond the printed text or performed line.
An introduction to the setting, characters, and situation.
Action The events that follow the inciting incident and lead up to the crisis.
Mock praise; text meaning the opposite of what the speaker says.
The opposition of two or more characters or forces.
A brief disclosure made by one actor in the presence of other actors who, by convention, are thought not to hear him.
A story's mood or emotion that helps shape readers' expectations.
A recurring or emerging idea that provides coherence as it embodies and emphasizes a work's message.
The major turning point for the protagonist; when something happens that affects the outcome of the story and determines the future of the main character.
Action The events that unfold from the crisis and lead to the conclusion.
Text spoken by an actor who is alone or thinks he is alone on stage.
A type of classical drama that tells the stories of kings and nobles whose actions affected the destinies of nations.
The point at which the plot reaches the moment of highest emotional intensity.
A recurring or overarching message or idea in a work of literature.

26 Clues: Unrhymed iambic pentameter. • The time and place of a written piece. • The opposition of two or more characters or forces. • When a speaker means something other than what he says. • Individuals around whom and about whom a story is told. • An introduction to the setting, characters, and situation. • A problem an individual has in his perspective or character. • ...

Shakespeare 2023-01-30

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What was Shakespeare´s first Theatre?
what is the name of Shakespeare’s mother?
Who did he marry?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What is Juliet's age in Romeo and Juliet?
What university did Shakespeare attend?
What is William Shakespeare's longest play, with over 4,000 lines?
How old was shakespeare when he died?

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What did Shakespeare call himself?
Which character stated that life is a tale told by an idiot?
How many plays did he write?
Which type of play is Romeo and Juliet?
When Shakespeare was born, who was the Queen of England?
When was Shakespeare´s plays held?
Shakespeare´s birthplace.
Shakespeare's death is a _______

16 Clues: Who did he marry? • Shakespeare´s birthplace. • How many plays did he write? • Shakespeare's death is a _______ • What did Shakespeare call himself? • When was Shakespeare´s plays held? • What was Shakespeare´s first Theatre? • How old was shakespeare when he died? • Which type of play is Romeo and Juliet? • How many children did Shakespeare have? • ...

William Shakespeare 2025-09-15

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What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
What is the name given to the period of time that Shakespeare went missing?
What city did Shakespeare move to later in his life?
What was the name of the theatre group that Shakespeare was part of?
What sickness was running rampant through Europe when Shakespeare was born?
What did Shakespeare's theatre company change their name to?
What was the name of Shakespeare's home after he retired?

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What country is Shakespeare from?
What trade did Shakespeare's father work in?
What was the name of the church Shakespeare is buried at?
What profession did Shakespeare try to do before writing?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What was the name of the King Shakespeare performed for?
What was the name of the theater that Shakespeare helped build?
What was the name of the Queen Shakespeare performed for?

15 Clues: What country is Shakespeare from? • How many children did Shakespeare have? • What was the name of Shakespeare's wife? • What trade did Shakespeare's father work in? • What city did Shakespeare move to later in his life? • What was the name of the King Shakespeare performed for? • What was the name of the church Shakespeare is buried at? • ...

Shakespearean Crossword 2025-03-04

Shakespearean Crossword crossword puzzle

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The city where a midsummer nights dream is set
who was the monarch when Shakespeare was born?
Juliets family was called the...
Shakespeares Wife's name
How many plays he wrote
The number of children Shakespeare had
what was Shakespeares acting group called?
The era Shakespeare lived in
Shakespeares most famous tragedy

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Who was Shakespeares oldest child?
The infectious disease that happened during Shakespeares life
Shakespeares most famous comedy
The town Shakespeare was born in
How old was Shakespeare when he wrote his first play?
what was Shakespeare first theatre called?
The character in a midsummer nights dream whos head turns into a donkey
What was Shakespeares fathers job?
The 14 lined poems he wrote
The river which runs through stratford
The school he went to

20 Clues: The school he went to • How many plays he wrote • Shakespeares Wife's name • The 14 lined poems he wrote • The era Shakespeare lived in • Shakespeares most famous comedy • Juliets family was called the... • The town Shakespeare was born in • Shakespeares most famous tragedy • Who was Shakespeares oldest child? • What was Shakespeares fathers job? • ...

Shakespeare/Romeo and Juliet Crossword 2024-10-23

Shakespeare/Romeo and Juliet Crossword crossword puzzle

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A Shakespeare play where a girl pretends to be a lawyer
One of Shakespeare's most famous plays about two star-crossed lovers from rivaling families
Someone who reviews something; usually harshly
The number of siblings Shakespeare had
The massive disease Shakespeare lived and wrote through
Shakespeare's wife
Historical play about an English king and his struggles through ruling and wars with France
Romeo's peaceful cousin who tries to stop the violence
Shakespeare play with the "to be or not to be" speech
A Shakespeare comedy about four lovers traveling through the magical woods
Shakespeare's first play
Shakespeare's play about the ruler who was stabbed to death by many of his associates
Juliet's father
The country where Shakespeare spent his entire life
Juliet's violent cousin and Romeo's rival
The feeling of being alone

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The cleric who performs Romeo and Juliet's wedding
Repeating thief
Shakespeare's first occupation
A play by Shakespeare about a prince trying to take revenge for his father
The month when Shakespeare was both born and died
Play where twins get shipwrecked
Full of Action
The place where Shakespeare was born
The era of Shakespeare's life we have no information about
The first name of Shakespeare's father
Romeo's witty friend who is related to Escalus
An adjective meaning thoughtful and giving
Shakespeare's son who died at a young age
The English time period Shakespeare lived through, named after their ruler

30 Clues: Full of Action • Repeating thief • Juliet's father • Shakespeare's wife • Shakespeare's first play • The feeling of being alone • Shakespeare's first occupation • Play where twins get shipwrecked • The place where Shakespeare was born • The number of siblings Shakespeare had • The first name of Shakespeare's father • Shakespeare's son who died at a young age • ...

Shakespeare Intro 2023-02-14

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Shakespeare wrote 154 of these
the type of language Shakespeare wrote in
closed the theaters during Shakespeare's time
the type of play Romeo and Juliet and Othello are
_____ was not standardized in Shakespeare's time
the number of children Shakespeare had
Shakespeare wrote 37 of these

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this is the place Shakespeare helped build
the first name of Shakespeare's wife
Shakespeare was also a smart _______
Shakespeare is the most well known ______ of the Elizabethan times
Shakespeare was born and died in this month
the country Shakespeare is from
Shakespeare is the most ____ figure of human civilization

14 Clues: Shakespeare wrote 37 of these • Shakespeare wrote 154 of these • the country Shakespeare is from • the first name of Shakespeare's wife • Shakespeare was also a smart _______ • the number of children Shakespeare had • the type of language Shakespeare wrote in • this is the place Shakespeare helped build • Shakespeare was born and died in this month • ...

Shakespeare 2014-02-02

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Name of his theatre
What the theatre was made of
Much Ado About __________
Beware of these people
What audience did if they liked the play
Painted with sun, moon and stars
Treated as lower than men
Cost of a seat
Shape of the theatre
Seen on top of theatre to show play was on

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Paid a penny to watch play
The Chain of ______
Queen at the time
River people crossed to visit theatre
Month he was born and died in
City in which theatre was built
What audience did if they hated the play
Shakespeare's first name
Word to describe the people in the theatre

19 Clues: Cost of a seat • Queen at the time • Name of his theatre • The Chain of ______ • Shape of the theatre • Beware of these people • Shakespeare's first name • Much Ado About __________ • Treated as lower than men • Paid a penny to watch play • What the theatre was made of • Month he was born and died in • City in which theatre was built • Painted with sun, moon and stars • ...

Shakespeare 2022-09-07

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where the globe theatre is located
a relationship where a person or thing is linked
the name of Shakespeare theatre
concentration on someone or something
is infectious
a person who has to work extra hard
consolidated

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to the point
showing a response
the most tragic Shakespeare play
quirky
attaching
impressive and beautiful
the type of roof the globetheatre has
makes sense
theatre for everyone
group
energetic
the Globe theatre is subject to it

19 Clues: group • quirky • attaching • energetic • makes sense • to the point • consolidated • is infectious • showing a response • theatre for everyone • impressive and beautiful • the name of Shakespeare theatre • the most tragic Shakespeare play • where the globe theatre is located • the Globe theatre is subject to it • a person who has to work extra hard • the type of roof the globetheatre has • ...

Shakespeare Words Karter Bonicave 2022-11-29

Shakespeare Words Karter Bonicave crossword puzzle

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married Shakespeare.
where shakespeare lived.
when we didn't know what shakespeare was doing during this time.
when "one person is giving a speech.
"maybe" it happened.
speach the character makes to them selves.
a word used when talking to someone directly.
means before
to listen.

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wrote poems and plays.
to "go there:"
means intruth
it's "for a reason"
thank you or mercy
when a character talks to the audience.
means here
over there
not an ally.
die veary young and was the son of shakespeare.

19 Clues: means here • over there • to listen. • not an ally. • means before • means intruth • to "go there:" • thank you or mercy • it's "for a reason" • married Shakespeare. • "maybe" it happened. • wrote poems and plays. • where shakespeare lived. • when "one person is giving a speech. • when a character talks to the audience. • speach the character makes to them selves. • ...

Shakespeare and Shakespearean Sonnets 2023-12-07

Shakespeare and Shakespearean Sonnets crossword puzzle

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What was the name of Shakespeare's son?
The word sonnet is derived from this Italian word.
How were Shakespeare's sonnets titled?
The final two lines of a Shakespearean sonnet are called a __________.
What is the name of Shakespeare's theater?
Shakespearean sonnets were written using this.
The Shakespearean sonnet uses three four-line units called __________.
Each line consists of five __________ syllables alternating with five stressed syllables.
How many lines are in a sonnet?
There are 154 of these written by Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare wrote tragedies, comedies, and __________.
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
He perfected the sonnet form in Italy.
Where was Shakespeare born?
How many children did Shakespeare have?
What was the base of the stage called?
Shakespeare died on his __________.
Which Shakespeare play is about a power hungry Scottish general who receives
Shakespeare's sonnets say profound things about important human __________.
The chief subject of Shakespeare's sonnets.

20 Clues: Where was Shakespeare born? • How many lines are in a sonnet? • What was Shakespeare's wife's name? • Shakespeare died on his __________. • He perfected the sonnet form in Italy. • How were Shakespeare's sonnets titled? • What was the base of the stage called? • What was the name of Shakespeare's son? • How many children did Shakespeare have? • ...

Shakespeare Trivia 2023-12-13

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How much older was Shakespeare's wife?
What was Shakespeare's book published after his death?
Where was Shakespeare born?
How many siblings did Shakespeare have?
What was Shakespeare's Theater renamed too after it was moved?
What university did Shakespeare attend?
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
What was Shakespeare's only sons name?
Which character says "Life is a tale told by an idiot."
Where was Hamlet based on?

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What major disaster during Shakespeare's life closed the theater twice?
What month did Shakespeare die?
In Shakespeare's plays, how many times does a character commit suicide?
How old was he when he passed away?
What type of play is Romeo and Juliet?
What was his wife's name?
What is Shakespeare's longest play?
In Measure for Measure, what is the name of the clown?
When was he born?
How many children did Shakespeare have?

20 Clues: When was he born? • What was his wife's name? • Where was Hamlet based on? • Where was Shakespeare born? • What month did Shakespeare die? • How old was he when he passed away? • What is Shakespeare's longest play? • How many plays did Shakespeare write? • How much older was Shakespeare's wife? • What type of play is Romeo and Juliet? • What was Shakespeare's only sons name? • ...

Shakespeare Crossword 2024-09-04

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Shakespeare's father
Shakespeare's first child's name
Shakespeare's job
What happened to the Globe Theater in 1613?
This theater was built by Shakespeare and his company in 1599
Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet are examples of this type of play
Shakespeare's wife's first name
The first play Shakespeare wrote

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Where Romeo and Juliet takes place
The company that Shakespeare joined was called Lord _____ Men
The play in which the main character killed to gain the throne
Shakespeare was buried in the Holy ____ Church
Shakespeare's only son who passed away early
Where Shakespeare moved for better job opportunities
The type of school that Shakespeare attended
The amount of siblings Shakespeare had
The play, Hamlet was based on this

17 Clues: Shakespeare's job • Shakespeare's father • Shakespeare's wife's first name • Shakespeare's first child's name • The first play Shakespeare wrote • Where Romeo and Juliet takes place • The play, Hamlet was based on this • The amount of siblings Shakespeare had • What happened to the Globe Theater in 1613? • Shakespeare's only son who passed away early • ...

Shakespeare Biography 2017-03-15

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Shakespeare still lives on through his ___.
One of Shakespeare's plays that takes after the Romans is called Julius ___.
Shakespeare's ___ is his legacy to the world
Who reigned in England during the beginning of Shakespeare's time?
What play is apparently named after Hamnet?
What was the last play that Shakespeare wrote?
The date of Shakespeare's death is the same as his ___.
Hamnet's twin was named ___?
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
The theme of ___ is present in many of Shakespeare's plays.
Hamnet was Shakespeare's only ___.

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True or False: All of Shakespeare's plays were his original ideas.
What was Shakespeare's father's occupation?
What month was Shakespeare born in?
What was Shakespeare's eldest child named?
Shakespeare was born in ___-upon-Avon
Shakespeare partially owned and worked at this theatre.
What always distracted Shakespeare from working on his sonnets?
What was the ongoing tragedy in England during Shakespeare's time?
Which one of Shakespeare's children passed away at the age of 11?
Shakespeare's career ended when the Globe caught ___.
How many kids did Shakespeare have?
Who played woman's roles?

23 Clues: Who played woman's roles? • Hamnet's twin was named ___? • Hamnet was Shakespeare's only ___. • What month was Shakespeare born in? • How many kids did Shakespeare have? • What was Shakespeare's wife's name? • Shakespeare was born in ___-upon-Avon • What was Shakespeare's eldest child named? • Shakespeare still lives on through his ___. • ...

Shakespeare 2018-12-11

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opheria
friar
page
sebastian
ferdinand
romeo
cordelia
pedro
falstaff
othello

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mercutio
macduff
portia
bratus
caesar
celia
claudio
egeon
duncan
sonerie

20 Clues: page • friar • celia • egeon • romeo • pedro • portia • bratus • caesar • duncan • macduff • opheria • claudio • sonerie • othello • mercutio • cordelia • falstaff • sebastian • ferdinand

Shakespeare 2021-10-29

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For she had eyes and chose me.
the place where the richest viewers sat
the place where the poorest viewers stood
Cowards die many times before their deaths
an art form
O happy horse, to bear the weight of Antony!
To die, to sleep— To sleep, perchance to dream.
the location of the globe
one 240th of a pound

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the area in which the middle class sat
an open-aired theatre
a performance
the forename of shakespeare
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.
When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.
theatre which shakespeare's plays were done in
a place of performance
Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
those who stood in the pit
the original maker of a previous failed attempt to build an amphitheatre

20 Clues: an art form • a performance • one 240th of a pound • an open-aired theatre • a place of performance • the location of the globe • those who stood in the pit • the forename of shakespeare • For she had eyes and chose me. • Fair is foul, and foul is fair. • the area in which the middle class sat • the place where the richest viewers sat • the place where the poorest viewers stood • ...

Shakespeare 2014-03-09

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Roman senator
Cried out 3 times "They murder Caesar"
Sick, old man
All the Romans were rewarded with 75 ____ (currency)
Lines that end with punctuation marks
Brutus' young servant
Married Caesar's daughter
March 15th
Unknown years of Shakespeare's life (1585-1592)
Disease that lasted from 1592-1594 were the...
Lines that don't end with punctuation marks
Caesar compares himself to... (star)
Small curtained inner stage flanked by 2 entrances
Written in 1599
old senator
"The Wooden O"
Each line of poetry is built on 5 iambs
One of Shakespeares most popular plays in the 18th century
Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stabs her thigh
Shakespeare's wife
says "run as if it were doomsday"
Portia's father
Caesar's adopted son
Where Portia cuts herself
Decided to build the first permanent theatre outside of London
New name for the theatrical group (changed in 1603)
Shakespeare's first child
Similar death of Julius Caesar (same initials)

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Stabs Caesar first
Where the ghost is going to see Brutus
Where Shakespeare was buried
Caesar's last words
Greek writer/biographer
Weak and unstable
Antony, Octavius , and Lepidus
Loyal to Casca;opposes Lucilius
Roman General
Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
Persuaded Caesar to go to the capitol on March 15th
Rival of Shakespeare
Killed for sharing the same name of a conspirator
Warns Caesar in Act II, Scene IV
Suggested to kill Mark Antony along with Caesar
Caesa died in front of _____
"True original copies"
Loyal to Brutus;opposes Pindarius
The common people who tore Cinna the poet to pieces
Gives Caesar the letter prior to his death hoping he reads it
Horrible disease that broke out that Caesar lived through
Portia swallowed burning ___
Killed Pompey

52 Clues: March 15th • old senator • Roman senator • Sick, old man • Roman General • Killed Pompey • "The Wooden O" • Written in 1599 • Stabs her thigh • Portia's father • Weak and unstable • Stabs Caesar first • Shakespeare's wife • Caesar's last words • Rival of Shakespeare • Caesar's adopted son • Brutus' young servant • "True original copies" • Greek writer/biographer • Married Caesar's daughter • ...

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Killed for sharing the same name of a conspirator
Shakespeare's first child
Decided to build the first permanent theatre outside of London
Where the ghost is going to see Brutus
Weak and unstable
Roman General
Sick, old man
Where Portia cuts herself
One of Shakespeares most popular plays in the 18th century
Caesar's adopted son
Caesa died in front of _____
Each line of poetry is built on 5 iambs
Caesar's last words
Persuaded Caesar to go to the capitol on March 15th
Unknown years of Shakespeare's life (1585-1592)
Rival of Shakespeare
Suggested to kill Mark Antony along with Caesar
Gives Caesar the letter prior to his death hoping he reads it
Stabs Caesar first
"The Wooden O"
Married Caesar's daughter
Where Shakespeare was buried
Small curtained inner stage flanked by 2 entrances
The common people who tore Cinna the poet to pieces
Portia swallowed burning ___
Warns Caesar in Act II, Scene IV

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Brutus' young servant
All the Romans were rewarded with 75 ____ (currency)
Written in 1599
Roman senator
Antony, Octavius , and Lepidus
says "run as if it were doomsday"
Horrible disease that broke out that Caesar lived through
Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
Caesar compares himself to... (star)
Disease that lasted from 1592-1594 were the...
March 15th
Similar death of Julius Caesar (same initials)
Cried out 3 times "They murder Caesar"
Lines that end with punctuation marks
Greek writer/biographer
"True original copies"
Loyal to Casca;opposes Lucilius
Lines that don't end with punctuation marks
old senator
Portia's father
Shakespeare's wife
Stabs her thigh
New name for the theatrical group (changed in 1603)
Killed Pompey
Loyal to Brutus;opposes Pindarius

52 Clues: March 15th • old senator • Roman senator • Roman General • Sick, old man • Killed Pompey • "The Wooden O" • Written in 1599 • Portia's father • Stabs her thigh • Weak and unstable • Stabs Caesar first • Shakespeare's wife • Caesar's last words • Caesar's adopted son • Rival of Shakespeare • Brutus' young servant • "True original copies" • Greek writer/biographer • Shakespeare's first child • ...

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The area below the stage where regular people sat to watch plays in the Globe Theater.
Plays that are normally dark and almost always end in death.
A comedy play where people find cross-dressing and mistaken identity funny.
An old village in England where Shakespeare was born
A bloody tragedy about a Scottish nobleman who becomes powerful by killing off all his rivals.
The conversation between characters in drama.
Shakespeare's acting company.
A tragedy that tells the story of a prince who can't bring himself to take revenge on his murderous stepfather.
Plays with romance.
A type of literature that is written or spoken and has rhythm or rhymes.
PLAys written to tell the stories of kings and rulers from long ago.
A 14-line poem.

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A person that works in drama, poetry, and plays.
A type of play that usually ends in celebration or weddings.
A comedy play whee fairies play jokes on peole lost in the woods.
One of the most famous playwrights that made an impact on the English language.
A tragicomedy about an island ruled by an angry sorcerer.
A famous theater built in London.
A history play about a warrior-prince who led an English army to victory on the battlefield.
The people who sat below the stage in the "pit".
A tragedy about a Moorish general who is brought down by his scheming lieutenant.

21 Clues: A 14-line poem. • Plays with romance. • Shakespeare's acting company. • A famous theater built in London. • The conversation between characters in drama. • A person that works in drama, poetry, and plays. • The people who sat below the stage in the "pit". • An old village in England where Shakespeare was born • A tragicomedy about an island ruled by an angry sorcerer. • ...

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the female character of one of Shakespeares famous plays
the people that act the play
A topic of play that relates to something funny
the profession of William Shakespeare
The language that the UK speaks
last name of the famous playwright who wrote MacBeth
Shakespeare is a ... poet
the art of performing in a dramatic way
Shakespeare is currently ...
the city where the Globe theatre was built

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A topic of play that relates to something sad
the speech describing a characters emotions
A word that Shakespeare invented that could be used to describe the theatre
The category in which Shakespeare makes his money
the people that watch the play
describing something original
the title of Shakespeares most read play
the male character of one of Shakespeares famous plays
A topic of play that relates to something action packed
What people use to speak

20 Clues: What people use to speak • Shakespeare is a ... poet • the people that act the play • Shakespeare is currently ... • describing something original • the people that watch the play • The language that the UK speaks • the profession of William Shakespeare • the art of performing in a dramatic way • the title of Shakespeares most read play • ...

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King ...
As ... like it
... Lear
Anthony and ...
Merry wives of ...
... of Athens
Two ... of Verona
...Caesar
A ... night's dream
All's well that ... well

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Much ado about ...
Romeo and ...
Merchant of ...
... of errors
Troilus and ...
Love's ...'s lost
...Measure
Twelfth...
...Adronicus
Taming of the ...

20 Clues: King ... • ... Lear • ...Caesar • ...Measure • Twelfth... • ...Adronicus • Romeo and ... • ... of errors • ... of Athens • As ... like it • Merchant of ... • Anthony and ... • Troilus and ... • Two ... of Verona • Love's ...'s lost • Taming of the ... • Much ado about ... • Merry wives of ... • A ... night's dream • All's well that ... well

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Poems written by Shakespeare.
How mnay children did Shakespeare have?
A play with a sad ending
In which of Shakespeare's plays do the 3 witches appear?
Where in Italy is Romeo and Juliet set?
"The Taming of the Shrew" is a ...
At the top of the theatre
Ophelia is a character in which play?
"A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life" In which play would you find this quote?
Shakespeare's father's job
Where Hamlet takes place.
Juliet's family name

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Romeo's lover
A modern day floating city in Italy
Shakespeare's birthplace
A male member of the Montague family
Shakespeare's job
The name of his famous theatre in London
Fill in the title of the play : A midsummernight's...
The first name of his wife

20 Clues: Romeo's lover • Shakespeare's job • Juliet's family name • Shakespeare's birthplace • A play with a sad ending • At the top of the theatre • Where Hamlet takes place. • Shakespeare's father's job • The first name of his wife • Poems written by Shakespeare. • "The Taming of the Shrew" is a ... • A modern day floating city in Italy • A male member of the Montague family • ...

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