What was the original meaning of the word 'portly'?
Romeo and Juliet 1.5 Word Nerd: "portly"

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A member of the working class
A person with a dignified and stately manner
Someone who is overweight
A type of clothing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the meaning of 'portly' change over time?
It referred to the physical appearance of the well-fed aristocracy
It was used to describe a type of food
It started to describe a person's wealth
It became associated with the working class
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the struggle of most working people in contrast to the aristocracy?
Finding enough leisure time
Getting enough calories for their labor-intensive lifestyles
Maintaining their social status
Choosing fashionable clothing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 1930s, how was the term 'portly' used in fashion?
As a style of hat
As a size category for men's pants
As a color option for clothing
As a type of fabric
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Lord Capulet mean when he describes Romeo as 'portly'?
Romeo is overweight
Romeo is a young boy
Romeo is a well-mannered gentleman
Romeo is a member of the aristocracy
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