Shakespeare

1. The male protagonist in "Romeo and Juliet," one of Shakespeare's most renowned plays.
6. An introductory speech or scene in a play, often used by Shakespeare to set the scene or provide context.
7. Pentameter The rhythm often used in Shakespeare's verse, consisting of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables.
9. The English town where Shakespeare was born and raised.
10. The name of Shakespeare's theater, also known as the "Wooden O."
13. The venue where Shakespeare's plays were performed, often in front of large audiences.
14. A 14-line poem, often associated with Shakespeare's romantic works.
16. Lear One of Shakespeare's tragic plays, featuring an aging king who divides his kingdom among his daughters.
18. A recurring character in many of Shakespeare's plays, known for their wit and humor.

2. A Scottish general who becomes consumed by ambition and power in Shakespeare's play of the same name.
3. The female protagonist in "Romeo and Juliet," known for her tragic love story.
4. Genre of Shakespearean plays that often ends in death and despair.
5. Genre of Shakespearean plays characterised by humor and a happy ending.
8. One of Shakespeare's most famous and longest tragedies, featuring a Danish prince seeking revenge.
11. The nickname often given to William Shakespeare due to his mastery of writing.
12. The title character in "The Taming of the Shrew," known for her fiery personality and eventual transformation.
15. A tragic play by Shakespeare, centered around the Moorish general of the same name.
17. The name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were originally performed.