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Shakespeare's Language

Shakespeare's Language

When you start reading Romeo and Juliet you may get confused by the weird language that is used. It won't sound like any kind of English you have heard before. The following are examples of some words that are used:

Saying Hello 

Good Morrow    OR     God Ye Good'en

Saying Bye

Fare ye Well

Titles

Madam - older woman

Mistress - any woman (normally unmarried)

Lad/Lass - child

Wench - a woman who is of questionable morals...a you know what!

Cousin - a close relative/friend

Sir - male

Helpful Phrases to Remember

BY MY TROTH           TRANSLATION: I swear

HOW SAY YOU?         TRANSLATION: How are you

COME HITHER           TRANSLATION: Get over here

A POX ON YOU!         TRANSLATION: Damn you!

METHINKS                TRANSLATION: I am thinking

I COME ANON           TRANSLATION: I'll be there in a second

PERCHANCE              TRANSLATION: Maybe

 

 

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11/24/2010 - Option 5

What do you think the quote (below) means?

But woo her gentle Paris, get her heart. My will to her consent is but a part.

11/24/2010 - Option 4

What does the quote (below) mean?

Then I defy you stars!

11/24/2010 - Option 3

What do you think the quote (below) means?

These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die like fire and powder, which s they kiss consume.

11/24/2010 - Option 1

What do you think the quote (below) means?

 

Did my heart love 'til now? Forswear it sight, for I never saw true beauty 'til this night.

11/24/2010 - Option 2

What do you think the quote (below) means?

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

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