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– « All that glitters isn’t gold. » ( .
– “As good luck would have it” (The Merry Wives of Windsor) .
– « Break the ice » (The Taming of the Shrew) .
– « Clothes make the man. » ( .
– “Cold comfort” (King John) .
– “Come what come may” (« come what may ») (Macbeth) .
– “Devil incarnate” (Titus Andronicus) .
– “Eaten me out of house and home” (2 Henry IV)
What are some examples of phrases still used today that Shakespeare used?
– « All that glitters isn’t gold. » ( .
– “As good luck would have it” (The Merry Wives of Windsor) .
– « Break the ice » (The Taming of the Shrew) .
– « Clothes make the man. » ( .
– “Cold comfort” (King John)
What are three famous quotes from Shakespeare?
– » To be, or not to be: that is the question: .
– “This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, .
– “Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.” .
– “Men at some time are masters of their fates:
How many phrases did Shakespeare create?
William Shakespeare is credited with the invention or introduction of over 1,700 words that are still used in English today.
How many words did Shakespeare add to the English language?
1,700 words
How many new words did Shakespeare add to the English language?
The English language owes a great debt to Shakespeare. He invented over 1700 of our common words by changing nouns into verbs, changing verbs into adjectives, connecting words never before used together, adding prefixes and suffixes, and devising words wholly original.
What phrases did Shakespeare invent?
– « All that glitters isn’t gold. » ( .
– “As good luck would have it” (The Merry Wives of Windsor) .
– « Break the ice » (The Taming of the Shrew) .
– « Clothes make the man. » ( .
– “Cold comfort” (King John) .
– “Come what come may” (« come what may ») (Macbeth) .
– “Devil incarnate” (Titus Andronicus) .
– “Eaten me out of house and home” (2 Henry IV)
What is a meaningful quote from Shakespeare?
“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
What are 5 words Shakespeare invented?
– Bandit. Henry VI, Part 2. 1594.
– Critic. Love’s Labour Lost. 1598.
– Dauntless. Henry VI, Part 3. 1616.
– Dwindle. Henry IV, Part 1. 1598.
– Elbow (as a verb) King Lear. 1608.
– Green-Eyed (to describe jealousy) The Merchant of Venice. 1600.
– Lackluster. As You Like It. 1616.
– Lonely. Coriolanus. 1616.
What is Shakespeare’s most famous line?
– » To be, or not to be: that is the question: .
– “This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, .
– “Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.” -Julius Caesar, Act II, Scene II. .
– “Men at some time are masters of their fates:
What is the most famous quote?
– « You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. » – .
– « Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. » – .
– « I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. » – .
– « I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. » –
What words did Shakespeare add to the English language?
– Bandit.
– Critic.
– Dauntless.
– Dwindle.
– Elbow (as a verb)
– Green-Eyed (to describe jealousy)
– Lackluster.
– Lonely.
How did Shakespeare affect the English language?
His works contributed significantly to the standardization of grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Shakespeare introduced 1,700 original words into the language, many of which we still use (despite significant changes to the language since Shakespeare’s time).
How did Shakespeare influence English literature?
Influence on writing style Shakespeare created the most inspired plays in western literature. He wrote different plays, including characters that had a touch of both humour and seriousness especially in The Tragedy of Othello. Shakespeare linked poetry, drama and verse with each other, which had never been done before.
What words did Shakespeare invent that we still use today?
– accommodation. aerial. amazement. apostrophe. assassination. auspicious. .
– dishearten. dislocate. dwindle. eventful. exposure. fitful. .
– majestic. misplaced. monumental. multitudinous. obscene. palmy.
What are some examples of things that Shakespeare wrote in his lifetime?
His 17 comedies include The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing. Among his 10 history plays are Henry V and Richard III. The most famous among his tragedies are Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. Shakespeare also wrote 4 poems, and a famous collection of Sonnets which was first published in 1609.
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