SHAKESPEARE PRE ASSESSMENT

1. Do you think Shakespeare is interesting to read? Why or why not?

2. Do you think that the works of Shakespeare are important to your life? Why or why not?

3. Define tragedy in your own words and give an example from real life (for example,
from the news, your life, or someone you know).

4. What does tragic love mean? Give an example of tragic love from stories, movies, or
television shows. (do not use Romeo and Juliet as an example).

5. Define comedy in your own words and give an example from real life (for example,
from the news, your life, or someone you know).

6. What is a sonnet?

7. What other experience have you had with Shakespeare? (Have you ever read him before?
Have you seen or been in one of his plays?)