Monday, November 16, 2015

Did you know?



Knock knock! Who's there? (Macbeth)
In a pickle (The Tempest)
Heart of gold (Henry V)
Faint hearted (I Henry VI)
Wear my heart upon my sleeve (Othello)
Break the ice (The Taming of the Shrew)
Come what come may ("come what may") (Macbeth)
Wear my heart upon my sleeve (Othello)
and many, many more.




 
 
 
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet.
 April 1564- April 23, 1616






 
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7 comments:

  1. MichelleNovember 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    I did know quite a few of these. What a talent he was.

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  2. Tired TeacherNovember 16, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Will was a master with words!

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  3. BevNovember 17, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    How interesting!

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  4. Tracy BatchelderNovember 17, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    I did not know that. How interesting!

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  5. LindaNovember 17, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    What treasures we have because of him!!!
    I use this one all the time - "In my mind's eye!!!"

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  6. Granny AnnieNovember 18, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Really? Thank you again for expanding my knowledge.

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  7. DebbieNovember 20, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    i had no idea!!! and in high school, i just didn't get it!!!!

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