Shakespeare Linguistics

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#102300 Tue, 24 May 05 05:20 AM

The teacher has just given us another exercize...

Describe and analyze the morphology and syntax of these Shakespearian sentences, and then compare with their translation in modern English. Draw the trees of the sentence 1 and 8, then of their translations.

1) Thou marvell'st at my words
2) Macbeth doth come
3) Wilt thou use thy wit?
4) I doubt not your wisdom
5) Didst thou not say he comes?
6) Can'st not rule her?
7) Knows he not thy voice?
8) Do you fear it?

Thank you in advance for your help, I'm rather desperate because up to now the best grade of the class has been a D-...

Bela

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Morphology, Translation

Mister Micawber

#102305 Tue, 24 May 05 07:02 AM

If you are going to continue joining us, it would be a good idea to register (it's free), Bela, and then we would be able to sort you out from all of the other Guests.

We welcome your questions, but would like you to make the primary effort. Try doing these yourself first, and submit your answers for our opinion. That way, we get to understand your English abilities better.

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