Context & Writers Techniques (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Shakespeare's birth year and location
Shakespeare's birth year and location
April 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon
When 'Twelfth Night' was written
When 'Twelfth Night' was written
1601-1602
Date of first 'Twelfth Night' performance
Date of first 'Twelfth Night' performance
February 2, 1602
Year of Shakespeare's First Folio
Year of Shakespeare's First Folio
1623
Genre(s) of 'Twelfth Night'
Genre(s) of 'Twelfth Night'
Comedy and romantic comedy
Opening line of 'Twelfth Night'
Opening line of 'Twelfth Night'
If music be the food of love, play on
Who uses blank verse in the play
Who uses blank verse in the play
Noble characters in serious/romantic scenes
Dramatic irony example in play
Dramatic irony example in play
Audience knows Viola's identity, characters don't
Viola/Cesario's character traits
Viola/Cesario's character traits
Resourceful and empathetic
Malvolio's character traits
Malvolio's character traits
Self-important and puritanical