Shakespeare's use of language

The objective for this lesson is to begin to master the use of Shakespeare's language in depth, whilst working on a short monologue from Twelfth Night.

Shakespeare's use of language

The objective for this lesson is to begin to master the use of Shakespeare's language in depth, whilst working on a short monologue from Twelfth Night.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A chance to learn and act out Orsino's Heart (If music be the food of love) monologue. Students will have the opportunity to learn and perform a short monologue from Twelfth Night. Introduction to the play and the characters; memorization tips; iambic pentameter, imagery and rhythm in Shakespeare's language.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

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4 Questions

Q1.
How many plays did William Shakespeare write?
10
15
24
Correct answer: 37
Q2.
How many acts are there in a Shakespeare play?
3 Acts
4 Acts
Correct answer: 5 Acts
6 Acts
Q3.
Did Shakespeare write all his plays in poetry?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q4.
Is Twelfth Night a comedy or a tragedy?
Correct answer: A comedy
A tragedy

5 Questions

Q1.
Iambic pentameter is a rhythm where each line has ____ beats.
Correct answer: Five
Four
Six
Three
Q2.
What does the keyword motivation mean?
The term we use to describe how a character enters the stage.
The term we use to describe the relationships a character has on stage.
Correct answer: The term we use to describe why a character does something on stage.
Q3.
What is a monologue?
Correct answer: A long speech that an actor says on their own.
A part of a dialogue with another character.
A punchline of a joke.
Q4.
True or false: Twelfth Night is a tragedy?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
What kind of character is Orsino in Twelfth Night?
Generous
Gentle
Kind
Correct answer: Self Indulgent

Lesson appears in

UnitDrama / Acting Shakespeare: Twelfth Night