

Understanding Shakespeare's Language and Audience
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Richard Gonzalez
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23 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes Shakespearean language unique compared to modern English?
It includes many words that are no longer in use.
It uses a completely different alphabet.
It is only used in poetry.
It is written in a different script.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many different words did Shakespeare use in his plays?
2,000
5,000
7,000
12,000
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the average vocabulary of a person in Stratford, England during Shakespeare's time?
500 words
1,000 words
2,000 words
3,000 words
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason Shakespeare is considered a literary genius?
He was born into nobility.
He wrote in multiple languages.
He had a massive vocabulary for his background.
He attended a prestigious university.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the average vocabulary of an English-speaking person with a university degree during Shakespeare's time?
3,000 to 4,000 words
1,000 to 2,000 words
2,000 to 3,000 words
4,000 to 5,000 words
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason Shakespeare's vocabulary was considered massive?
He used only simple words.
He borrowed words from other languages.
He invented many new words.
He avoided using common words.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What linguistic change did Shakespeare take advantage of in his writing?
The simplification of grammar
The great vowel shift
The creation of new dialects
The introduction of new alphabets
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