Shakespeare

4. the main character in a play or story, usually the one with whom the audience empathizes.
6. Pentameter: a metrical pattern in poetry consisting of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line.
9. a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, typically written in iambic pentameter.
13. a person who writes plays, especially professionally.
14. a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and emotions.
15. relating to the period of Queen Elizabeth I's reign in England, which was a significant time for Shakespeare and the arts.

1. a character or force that opposes or conflicts with the protagonist.
2. a genre of drama that aims to entertain and amuse, often with a lighthearted or humorous tone.
3. a genre of drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.
5. a genre of drama that presents a serious and somber story, often involving the downfall of a tragic hero.
7. a long speech delivered by one character in a play or performance.
8. an introductory section of a play that provides background information or sets the scene.
10. a poet, often used to refer to William Shakespeare.
11. Theatre: the theater in London where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed.
12. a character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their qualities through comparison.