An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1

Question 1

What would an audience at one of Shakespeare’s plays expect to see? Check all that apply.a handbill advertising the playbasic setselaborate scenery historically accurate costumes animal bloodyoung men playing female roles

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Question 2

What does this passage reveal about William Shakespeare the playwright?

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C: Shakespeare masterfully sets the scene with words; he does not need scenery or effects.

Question 3

Which is the most accurate description of going to the theater in Shakespeare's day?

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A: Theater was a feast for the imagination and for the senses; there were smells, sights, and sounds everywhere.

An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 Answers

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