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How to Become a Word-Coining Genius

The Play's the Thing

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Inventiveness in Education

William Shakespeare's education included learning to invent new words, a skill he picked up during his time at Stratford Grammar School. The approach involves rewriting mundane text in Shakespearean language, using tools similar to those he learned at school. Before delving into word-coining training, the speaker referenced a book by Sister Maryam Joseph on Shakespeare's use of language aesthetics.

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