Exploring Shakespeare's Invented Words and Phrases

The video explores the significant impact of William Shakespeare on the English language, highlighting phrases and words he invented that are still in use today. It discusses how Shakespeare's creativity in language has shaped modern English, providing examples of phrases and words first recorded in his plays. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more content.

What is the main topic of the video?

• The history of Shakespeare's life

• The best Shakespearean plays

• Shakespeare's poetry

• Shakespeare's influence on modern language

Which play features the phrase 'Break the ice'?

• Hamlet

• The Taming of the Shrew

• Macbeth

• Othello

In which play does the phrase 'The world is my oyster' appear?

• As You Like It

• Julius Caesar

• The Merry Wives of Windsor

• The Tempest

Which phrase from Shakespeare means 'all that glitters isn't gold'?

• Othello

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

• The Merchant of Venice

How many words did Shakespeare invent?

• Over 10,000

• About 1,700

• Around 500

• More than 5,000

Which play first used the word 'critic'?

• Henry VI Part 1

• Love's Labor's Lost

• Hamlet

• Richard III

Which word did Shakespeare introduce in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• Gossip

• Bedroom

• Eyeball

• Puppy dog

In which play did the word 'manager' first appear?

• Troilus and Cressida

• Henry IV Part 1

• Comedy of Errors

• Love's Labor's Lost

Which play gave us the word 'skim milk'?

• The Two Gentlemen of Verona

• Coriolanus

• Henry IV Part 1

• King John

What is the purpose of the video according to the conclusion?

• To analyze Shakespeare's tragedies

• To explore Shakespeare's historical plays

• To discuss Shakespeare's influence on modern language

• To review Shakespeare's comedies