Shakespeare's language

Shakespeare's themes in his plays

Shakespeare's biography

Shakespeare's biography

Natural disasters

Natural Disasters

Matching exercises

Match the natural disasters on the left with their definitions on the right.

1) Flood	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
2) Fire	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
3) Heatwave	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
4) Earthquake	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
5) Tsunami	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
6) Volcanic eruption	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
7) Avalanche	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
8) Tornado	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
9) Hurricane	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
10) Landslide	??? a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance. a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff. a violent wind storm consisting of a tall column of air which spins round very fast and causes a lot of damage. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material. hot, bright flames produced by things that are burning. a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. a period of time during which the weather is much hotter than usual. a large amount of water covering an area which is usually dry. a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

Shakespeare's words and phrases

Shakespeare's words and phrases

Matching exercise

After watching the video match the words-phrases used-coined by Shakespeare on the left with their equivalent meaning in modern English on the right.

1) wild-goose chase	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
2) wear my heart upon my sleeve	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
3) too much of a good thing	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
4) snail paced	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
5) naked truth	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
6) laughing stock	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
7) in a pickle	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
8) thou	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
9) thy name	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
10) Brave thee!	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
11) ay	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
12) nay	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
13) hath	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation
14) canst	??? be in a difficult or messy situation doing sth at an extremely slow speed you your name you brave! yes complete truth can display your feelings openly ,for everybody to see no a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something that can't be achieved. has a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule. an excessive and thus destructive amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation

Video

Watch and listen carefully to Scene I (00:00-02:15) and then Scene II (03:25 - 04:07) from the 1st episode of the TV Series Prison Break.

Comment on the setting, the protagonists, the language and gestures used!
What differences do you notice between these dialogues and the dialogues in your textbooks?