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Shakespeare used a chorus in his plays to provide background information, set the stage, or summarize events. The chorus helped engage the audience and guide them through complex storylines or historical contexts.

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The chorus in plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Pericles and Henry V, gives background information and helps to set the stage for the action to come.

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