You can tell by the hundreds of imaginative biting quips in Shakespeare's plays that he adored a good insult. Shakespeare’s insults and put downs are second to none, and with his insults Shakespeare was most certainly a master of his trade!
Although we most heartily recommend that you DO NOT make a habit of using these insults in an inappropriate manner, it can be fun to play with the language by combining some common words and insults from the Elizabethan time-period to create clever and/or funny phrases! But a word to the wise: exercise caution and good judgment at all times!!
Click on the buttons below to read some of the insults Shakespeare included in the plays we will be studying:
Although we most heartily recommend that you DO NOT make a habit of using these insults in an inappropriate manner, it can be fun to play with the language by combining some common words and insults from the Elizabethan time-period to create clever and/or funny phrases! But a word to the wise: exercise caution and good judgment at all times!!
Click on the buttons below to read some of the insults Shakespeare included in the plays we will be studying:
"You're a fishmonger!"
By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.
By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.
Speaking Like Shakespeare!
You too, can speak like Shakespeare. Nothing sounds more authentic than insults. Click on the button below. Pick a word from each column, preface the chosen words with "Thou art a" or simply "Thou," and a Shakespeare-like insult is created. Then write a short, simple scene using your insults and have fun reading it aloud with a friend!
You too, can speak like Shakespeare. Nothing sounds more authentic than insults. Click on the button below. Pick a word from each column, preface the chosen words with "Thou art a" or simply "Thou," and a Shakespeare-like insult is created. Then write a short, simple scene using your insults and have fun reading it aloud with a friend!