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How to Become a Word-Coining Genius

The Play's the Thing

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Unsettled Linguistic Forms Promote Creativity

In Shakespeare's time, there was little standardization for spelling, punctuation, and grammar, leading to a culture resembling the 'Wild West' for words. This lack of standardization promoted creativity as people had the freedom to experiment with language. In contrast, modern society heavily relies on standardized forms of written language due to constant interaction with texts, the internet, and various forms of communication.

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