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How to Become a Word-Coining Genius

The Play's the Thing

CHAPTER

Shakespeare's Language Education and Creativity

Exploration of William Shakespeare's educational background, focusing on his language creativity through the influence of Renaissance education and exposure to linguistic forms of his time. The chapter delves into the role of ancient classics in shaping Shakespeare's linguistic style, his impact on the English language, and his innovative word creation techniques like adding prefixes or suffixes. It includes a discussion on wordplay exercises and strategies for enhancing writing creativity through manipulating meter and rhyme schemes.

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