Shakespeare Unique Language

Who introduced almost 3,000 new words into the English Language?

• George Orwell

• Harper Lee

• William Shakespeare

• Mr. Rod

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is William Shakespeare most famous for?

• Travelling to London during his "Lost Years"

• Writing plays such as comedies, tragedies, and histories.

• Marrying Ann Hathaway

• Adding almost 3,000 words to the Spanish language.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'wherefore' mean in Shakespearean language?

• where

• why

• what for

• how

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of 'anon' in Shakespearean language?

• later

• never

• soon

• yesterday

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Shakespearean language, what does 'thou' refer to?

• they

• we

• me

• you

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'hath' mean in Shakespearean language?

• To have

• To hold

• To give

• To take

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of 'prithee' in Shakespearean language?

• I pray thee

• I command you

• I thank you

• I beg you

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In Shakespearean language, what does 'art' mean?

• are

• be

• am

• is

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'doth' mean in Shakespearean language?

• A type of clothing worn in Shakespeare's time

• A type of food popular in Shakespeare's era

• A form of transportation used in Shakespearean plays

• Third person singular form of the verb 'do'

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of 'ere' in Shakespearean language?

• during

• after

• before

• now