Many words and phrases in the English language were first written down by William Shakespeare in his plays and poetry.

13 мар. 2024 г. · Shakespearean verbs · Abhor: To reject, disdain · Assay: To try · Balk: To hesitate, to dispute · Clepe: To call · Couch: To go to sleep · Cozen ...

In the England of Shakespeare's time, English was a lot more flexible as a language. By taking a closer look at usage, shifts in meaning, syntax, and rhetoric, ...

19 окт. 2020 г. · Shakespeare's language was actually Early Modern English, also known as Elizabethan English – much of which is still in use today.

Shakespeare invented or introduced over 1700 words into the English language that we still use today.

Shakespeare helped transform the English language. Many words and phrases that are commonly used today were first written down by Shakespeare.

Prose. Prose is the form of speech used by common people in Shakespearean drama. There is no rhythm or meter in the line. It is everyday language.

Shakespearean Vocabulary List. Below, you'll find a handy list of some of the most common words used by Shakespeare translated into modern English.

Shakespeare was a master of words and the English language has been impacted by his work in ways that many don't realise.

The language in which Shakespeare wrote is referred to as Early Modern English, a linguistic period that lasted from approximately 1500 to 1750.