What is the main reason the speaker suggests using Shakespearean insults?

Shakespearean Insults and Their Relevance

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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are easier to remember.
They are less offensive.
They are more modern.
They are more eloquent than regular swearing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a Shakespearean insult mentioned in the first set?
Thou art a villain.
Thou art a knave.
Thou art a fool.
I'll beat thee, but I would infect my hands.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the speaker describe the context of Shakespearean insults in modern times?
They are outdated and irrelevant.
They are humorous and still applicable.
They are difficult to understand.
They are only used in academic settings.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which insult is described as being 'not worth sunburning'?
Thou art a villain.
Thine face is not worth sunburning.
Thou art a fool.
Thou art a knave.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the modern relevance of the insult 'villain, I have done thy mother'?
It is only used in plays.
It is still used today, especially online.
It is considered too offensive.
It is no longer used.
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