Shakespearean Insults 3rd Period- Smith

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Insults by Shakespeare Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare's use of insults in his plays and then answer the following questions. If the video link doesn't appear to work, do this: while the video is loading, click in the upper left corner on the name of the video and it will take you to youtube so that you can watch it. According the the video, what is one of Shakespeare's most impressive accomplishments? building the Globe writing over 5,000 plays his use of insults he learned seven languages What is the purpose of dialogue in drama? set the mood develop relationships between characters create atmosphere all of the above What does "fishmonger" mean in the context of Shakespeare's play Hamlet? the captain of a fishing vessel like a pimp someone who looks and smells like a fish a very poor, old man What happens in Romeo and Juliet that is akin to giving someone the finger? the Capulets stuck out their tongues the Montagues showed the back of their hands Abram stuck his finger in his ear Sampson bites his thumb In the scene from Romeo and Juliet, what is heightened by the use of Tybalt's insult calling Benvolio a "heartless hind"? dramatic tension the setting the temperature the intense passion between the two families Match the Shakespearean insult to what it means "Thine face is not worth sunburning." You aren't very attractive. "Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon." You are disgusting. "The tartness of his face sours ripe grapes." You are in a really bad mood. "I do desire we may be better strangers." I don't want anything to do with you. "Thou abilities are too infant-like for doing much alone." You are incapable of acting like an adult. "Out of my sight! Thous dost infect my eyes." I can't stand looking at you. "It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." That is so ridiculous and unbelievable. Insult Wordfind Search for words in some of Shakespeare's famous insults. To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. PANTALOON CLOTPOLE WHIPSTER PEEVISH NUTHOOK RUFFIAN KNAVISH DOGFISH SAUCY BAWDY REEKY LEWD

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