Context & Writer’s Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In which year was William Shakespeare born?
In which year was William Shakespeare born?
1564
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting troupe, later known as the King's Men?
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting troupe, later known as the King's Men?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
When was Othello written?
When was Othello written?
1603-1604
Where was Othello likely first performed in 1604?
Where was Othello likely first performed in 1604?
Whitehall Palace
Which Italian story is Othello based on?
Which Italian story is Othello based on?
'Un Capitano Moro' by Cinthio
What genre best describes Othello?
What genre best describes Othello?
Tragedy
What is blank verse in Othello?
What is blank verse in Othello?
Unrhymed iambic pentameter
Which animal does Iago compare Othello to when speaking to Brabantio?
Which animal does Iago compare Othello to when speaking to Brabantio?
An old black ram
What does the handkerchief symbolize in Othello?
What does the handkerchief symbolize in Othello?
Love and trust, later infidelity
In which act and scene does the climax of Othello occur?
In which act and scene does the climax of Othello occur?
Act III, Scene 3
What creates dramatic irony in Othello?
What creates dramatic irony in Othello?
Audience knows Iago's deceit, Othello doesn't
How is Iago characterized in the play?
How is Iago characterized in the play?
Master manipulator with ambiguous motives
What does light and dark imagery symbolize in Othello?
What does light and dark imagery symbolize in Othello?
Good/evil, innocence/guilt