Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Secure

Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Secure

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the etymology and evolution of the word 'secure' from its Latin roots, meaning 'without care', to its modern sense of safety. It highlights how the term was used in Elizabethan English and its application in Shakespeare's Hamlet, where it signifies protection and safety.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the Latin prefix 'say' signify in relation to the word 'secure'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what context does Horatio say 'Heavens secure him'?

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