Shakespeare had a huge impact on English literature during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Here’s how he did it:

• Lots of Writings: He wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets, which are short poems.
• New Words: Shakespeare is famous for bringing over 1,700 new words into the English language.
• Different Themes: He wrote about many topics like love, betrayal, and history. His work helped shape the types of stories we see in tragedy and comedy today.

People watched his plays at The Globe Theatre, which was built in 1599. This theater attracted thousands of audiences who enjoyed his performances.