Shakespeare's+Language

=The Language of the Renaissance=

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Despite that there were NO dictionaries in his time period, Shakespeare is credited with adding over 3,000 words to the language. Some of his words have changed meanings, and some have been dropped. Yet, his command and use of the language makes his plays still popular today. [|Click here] to see a video about his language. media type="custom" key="5150071"

Some phrases from Shakespeare that have endured
• Eaten out of house and home • Pomp and circumstance • Full circle • Method in the madness • Neither rhyme nor reason • One fell swoop • Seen better days • A sorry sight

What words mean
abode: to foretell betide: to occur constant: loyal plainly: honestly quat: fool sore: deplorable

[|No Sweat Shakespeare]: This page pulls together original resources about language and more. If you are struggling with understanding his plays, check out No Sweat Shakespeare.

Some great links to learn more

The Muscularity of Shakespeare's Language
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Pressley, J. M. "An Encapsulated Biography." __Shakespeare Resource Center__, February 10, 2005. October 11, 2005. <[]>

Shake5@moonpub.net. "Romeo and Juliet." //Scene 1//. Http://moonpub.net/shake5/. MP3.

Shewmaker, Eugene F.// Shakespeare's language a glossary of unfamiliar words in Shakespeare's plays and poems//. New York: Facts On File, 1996. Print.

Vernon, Jennifer. "Shakespeare's Coined Words Now Common Currency." National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2004. Web. Jan. & feb. 2110. [].

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