Repetition & Meaning
What phrase is repeated throughout the poem to show universality?
What is "He's in every..."?
“Star-crossed lover” is an allusion to which Shakespeare play?
What is Romeo and Juliet?
“Our hearts were upon our sleeves” is an example of what?
What is figurative language / metaphor / idiom?
The poem suggests Shakespeare’s themes are—
What is timeless and universal?
Cite one line that shows Shakespeare influences everyday speech.
What is “he’s in our mouths, his words have tangled round our own…”?
The repetition of "in every" suggests that Shakespeare is what?
What is present everywhere/ universal/ part of everyone's life?
“Green-eyed monster” is Shakespeare’s phrase for what emotion?
What is jealousy?
“All that glittered was not gold” suggests what theme?
What is appearance vs. reality?
The line “He’s in every wise woman, every pitiful villain” shows that Shakespeare represents—
What is all types of people?
Cite a line that shows universality.
What is any line beginning with “He’s in every…”?
How does repetition strengthen the poem's message?
What is it emphasizes that Shakespeare's influence is widespread and timeless?
Why does Tempest include well-known Shakespearean phrases?
What is to show his influence on everyday language?
His words have tangled round our own” suggests what about language?
What is Shakespeare’s words influence how we speak?
What overall message does Tempest convey about Shakespeare?
What is he still lives through our language and experiences?
Cite a phrase that shows jealousy.
What is “green eyed monster”?
The repeated word "every" contributes to which idea:
Universality
“The pen is mightier than the sword” reinforces what idea about words?
What is words are powerful?
The phrase “fabric of our language” suggests Shakespeare’s words are—
What is woven deeply into everyday speech?
The poem connects love, jealousy, ambition, and power. What does this show about Shakespeare’s themes?
What is they reflect human nature?
Cite a line that suggests consequences of excess.
What is “too much of a good thing can leave you up in arms”?
Why might Tempest repeat "He's" at the beginning of so many lines?
What is to reinforce that Shakespeare's presence continues in modern life?
How do Shakespearean allusions help modern audiences connect to the poem?
What is they make the poem familiar and show Shakespeare’s continued relevance?
The diction shifts from historical references (“tights and garters”) to modern images (“morning after”) to show what?
What is Shakespeare connects past and present?
Why does Tempest say, “He’s more than something taught in classrooms”?
What is Shakespeare is alive in everyday life, not just in school?
Using one quotation, explain how repetition develops the poem’s theme.
What is — The repetition of “He’s in every” emphasizes that Shakespeare’s influence is universal and timeless, showing he lives in modern experiences.