Take this Exam: GCSE English Literature: Shakespeare's Dramatic Techniques | Zestly

Question 1

What is an 'extended metaphor' in the context of Shakespearean language?

Accepted Answer

A metaphor that is developed over several lines or an entire scene

Question 2

Which of the following were common features of stagecraft in the Elizabethan Globe Theatre?

Accepted Answer

The use of minimal scenery, relying on language to establish the setting

Question 3

In the structure of a Shakespearean tragedy, what is the 'exposition'?

Accepted Answer

The opening section that introduces the characters, setting, and initial conflict

Question 4

Which of the following are true regarding the 'catastrophe' in a Shakespearean tragedy?

Answer

It marks the final resolution of the play, usually involving the death of the protagonist

Answer

It is the inevitable outcome of the tragic flaw and the sequence of events

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It occurs in the middle of the play to provide a brief moment of comic relief

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It is the point where the hero successfully overcomes their internal conflict

Question 5

How does Shakespeare use imagery to enhance the audience's experience in a theatre with no scenery?

Answer

By using costumes to represent every possible location

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By using descriptive language to paint a mental picture for the audience

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By having the actors describe the scenery in a monotone voice

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By relying on the audience to read the stage directions provided in the program