Shakespeare was responsible for creating several phrases/words that we still use today. Please research these phrases coined by Shakespeare and post your findings. In addition, do not forget to tell your readers what these phrases mean.
'All of a sudden' sounds like the kind of poetic version of 'suddenly' that would do justice to Shakespeare. In fact, that's what Shakespeare thought too, as it was he who coined the phrase. In The Taming of the Shrew, circa 1596, we find:
Shakespeare has had a huge influence on the English language. Some people today reading Shakespeare for the first time complain that the language is difficult to read and understand, yet we are still using hundreds of words and phrases coined by him in our everyday conversation. http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespeareslegacy/a/Common_Phrases.ht
Jacob Martindale, Mercedes angel, the phrase "make you hair stand on end" is a phrase from Shakespeare that means that you might have got or someone has been frightened.
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ReplyDelete"In a pickle" (The Tempest) - To be "in a pickle" is to be in trouble or a situation that you cannot easily get out of.
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All that glitters is not gold (The Merchant of Venice)("glisters")
ReplyDelete-something looks good from perspective but is the opposite
Is that what it really mean?
DeleteAgain, in your own words...
DeleteDon't understand...!!!??,:)
Delete'All of a sudden' sounds like the kind of poetic version of 'suddenly' that would do justice to Shakespeare. In fact, that's what Shakespeare thought too, as it was he who coined the phrase. In The Taming of the Shrew, circa 1596, we find:
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What does this mean? State in your own wording.
Delete(Jessica and Karissa) "All's well that ends well." It means that a risky enterprise is justified so long as it turns out well in the end.
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ReplyDeleteDosnt make any sense
DeleteWhat is the phrase???
DeleteLots of words you say
DeleteBreak the Ice(The Taming of the shrew) We think this means that people should start talking to more people
DeleteA Horse,A Horse,My Kingdom For A horse.!!;D This means
ReplyDeleteWhen someone is in need of some unimportant item...!!:))
I would agree.
DeleteWhat does that mean
ReplyDeleteO Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?
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DeleteWhat is the meaning of this phrase
Shakespeare has had a huge influence on the English language. Some people today reading Shakespeare for the first time complain that the language is difficult to read and understand, yet we are still using hundreds of words and phrases coined by him in our everyday conversation. http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespeareslegacy/a/Common_Phrases.ht
ReplyDelete"Hot-blooded" it means that your are in love instead of being mean
ReplyDeleteJacob Martindale, Mercedes angel, the phrase "make you hair stand on end" is a phrase from Shakespeare that means that you might have got or someone has been frightened.
ReplyDeletebreak the ice- remove any tension.
ReplyDeleteNathaniel & Ethan
What do you mean remove any tension?
DeleteClarify!!!
DeleteTo remove what's going on between the people.
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ReplyDeleteShakespeare Phrase: "In a Pickle" means your in trouble (:
ReplyDeleteHahahaha that's funny
DeleteWhy do they use the word pickle a pickle is just food?
DeleteDost thou know the time?” Do you know what time it is?-Jaycob good
ReplyDeleteTrue. Still used often today.
Delete"The course of true love never did run smooth" it means there was a rocky road ahead for some people
ReplyDeleteI don't get it
DeleteDoth or dost means does or do example "Dost thou know the time". It means what time is it? By Joshua Abbott and Stephanie Cruz
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DeleteThat's cool (:
Delete"All corners of the world" it means all parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting
Delete"Dwindle" to get smaller;diminish.Often used to describe money.Many people's money diminishes when they get fired
ReplyDeleteown words please....
DeleteMatthew and Marleene
ReplyDelete"Too much of a good thing" (As You Like It) this means that having too much of something is not everything.
Shakespeare once made a quote that said: To be or not to be". It means that you can be whatever you want
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