Shakespearean English

Carresa Talens-Pagan

Early English

Old English developed in Britain

Old English has dramatic changes

By 1450, Middle English was replaced.

Early Modern Language

- What is it?

About Shakespeare

English poet, actor, writer

Greatest English writer in history

Died at age 52

Most famous piece “Romeo and Juliet”

Huge effect

Shakespeare’s Language

Introduced over 3,000 words

Shown in all his works

He is an inspiration

His Nickname

A“man of words.”

Things We Say

“Knock, Knock. Who’s there?

Heart of Gold

Stand on end

Fair play/ Foul Play

Vanish into thin air

Common Phrases

In a pickle

I will wear my heart upon my sleeve

As cold as any stone

Good riddance

Love is blind

Translation

Modern Language > Shakespearean Language

Dost, Ere, Fie, Hither, Hath

Sources

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"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.