The Language of Shakespeare Flashcards
1
Q
language of Shakespeare
A
- prose
- blank verse
- reverse word order
- archaic expressions
- puns
2
Q
this passage spoken by Caesar in Act I of Julie Caesar is written as
A
- free verse
3
Q
how would you paraphrase the following reverse word order and archaic expression to reflect its meaning to a modern audience
A
- this dream was interpreted incorrectly; it was actually a promising vision
- Portia! What is wrong? Why are you getting up now?
- I know of the virtue that is in you, Brutus, as well as I know your outward appearance
