Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Word Nerd: womb

The video explores the metaphorical use of anatomical terms in literature, focusing on the term 'womb'. It discusses the origins of the word, its historical usage, and how it was used to describe various parts of the torso in Shakespeare's era. The video also delves into the symbolic representation of a beast's anatomy, providing a deeper understanding of literary metaphors.

What is the sealed opening of the beast referred to as?

• The jaws

• The tail

• The eyes

• The ears

What does the term 'womb' metaphorically describe in the context of the beast?

• The claws

• The inner volume

• The skin

• The heart

From which language does the word 'womb' originate?

• German

• Spanish

• Latin

• French

In Shakespeare's time, what did the word 'womb' refer to?

• The legs

• Any part of the torso

• The head

• Only the uterus

In the context of the beast, what does 'womb' refer to?

• The lungs

• The stomach

• The heart

• The brain