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Shakespearean English Carresa Talens-Pagan

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Shakespearean English

Carresa Talens-Pagan

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Early English

Old English developed in Britain

Old English has dramatic changes

By 1450, Middle English was replaced.

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Early Modern Language

- What is it?

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About Shakespeare

English poet, actor, writer

Greatest English writer in history

Died at age 52

Most famous piece “Romeo and Juliet”

Huge effect

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Shakespeare’s Language

Introduced over 3,000 words

Shown in all his works

He is an inspiration

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His Nickname

A“man of words.”

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Things We Say

“Knock, Knock. Who’s there?

Heart of Gold

Stand on end

Fair play/ Foul Play

Vanish into thin air

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Common Phrases

In a pickle

I will wear my heart upon my sleeve

As cold as any stone

Good riddance

Love is blind

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Translation

Modern Language > Shakespearean Language

Dost, Ere, Fie, Hither, Hath

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Sources

"The Language of Shakespeare." Shakespeare Resource Center -. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2014

"Shakespeare’s Development Of Early Modern English." No Sweat Shakespeare RSS2. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2014.

"Early Modern English – an Overview." Oxford English Dictionary. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014.

"English Department's Site." English Department's Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014.

"Shakespeare's Words | Home | William Shakespeare." Shakespeare's Words | Home | William Shakespeare. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014.