If you've enjoyed this video, please consider making a donation. Thank you.<br />https://www.patreon.com/literature_walkthrough<br /><br /><br />In this video, I explain 8 common problems people have when trying to read Shakespeare's language:<br /><br />1) Pronouns: tricky, abstract words.<br />2) Shifts: abrupt changes in time, place, thought, or idea.<br />3) SOV=SVO: Sally a burger ate = Sally ate a burger.<br />4) Punctuation: your friend; I'll explain why.<br />5) False Friends: you probably know this one.<br />6) Zeitgeist: very cool word.<br />7) Junk junk junk: Shakespeare is full of this stuff.<br />9) Apostrophe: More insanity.<br /><br />This video on THEME in Romeo and Juliet might also be helpful:<br />https://dai.ly/x80qt0r<br /><br /><br />This video on CHARACTER in Romeo and Juliet might also be helpful:<br />https://dai.ly/x80pud8<br /><br />All commentary in this series is designed to help students:<br />— Prepare for GCSE, A-Level, IB, and AP evaluation<br />— Prepare for general high school and college quizzes, exams, and essays<br />— Generate ideas for analysis essays<br />— Participate knowledgeably in class discussions