GSW Shakespeare Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A large printed book; the First Folio of 1623 was the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays.
  2. 7. A tragedy about an aging king who divides his kingdom and suffers betrayal.
  3. 10. A lighthearted play that usually ends in marriage or celebration.
  4. 11. A type of play that ends sadly, often with the downfall of the main character.
  5. 13. A rhythm of poetry with five pairs of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables.
  6. 15. A tragedy about a Moorish general whose jealousy leads to tragedy.
Down
  1. 1. A romantic tragedy about two young lovers from feuding families.
  2. 2. A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often written by Shakespeare.
  3. 4. The London playhouse where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
  4. 5. A tragedy about a Danish prince who seeks revenge for his father's murder.
  5. 6. The most famous playwright of the English language, known for his plays and sonnets.
  6. 8. A play involving magic, shipwreck, and reconciliation on a mysterious island.
  7. 9. A speech given by a character alone on stage, expressing inner thoughts.
  8. 12. A tragedy about a Scottish nobleman driven to murder and madness by ambition.
  9. 14. The period of English history during which Shakespeare lived and worked.