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Grammar

Shakespeare Linguistics

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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