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Hamlet 4.7 Word Nerd: Trick
This video analyzes Laertes' struggle with his emotions and the word "trick" in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It explains how Laertes' crying is depicted as a habitual response to tragic news and explores the various meanings...
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Hamlet 3.4 Performance: Hamlet Confronts Gertrude
This video captures a compelling performance from Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet confronts his mother, Gertrude, about her remarriage to Claudius. The scene is marked by Hamlet's intense and emotional dialogue,...
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Hamlet 3.2 Interview with Hamlet
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on Hamlet's advice to the players about the essence of acting and his strategic use of the play within the play to test King Claudius's guilt. It explores Hamlet's...
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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Rub
This video delves into the etymology of the word "rub," particularly its intriguing usage in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It unpacks how "rub" in the context of the play metaphorically refers to obstacles or difficulties. The discussion...
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Hamlet 3.1 Digging Deeper: Conscience and Cowardice
This video explores one of Hamlet's most famous lines, "thus conscience does make cowards of us all," and analyzes its profound meaning within the context of the play. The discussion delves into the dual interpretation of "conscience" as...
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Hamlet 3.1 Dig Deeper: Nunnery
This video delves into a significant scene in "Hamlet" where Hamlet repeatedly tells Ophelia to go to a "nunnery." The discussion explores the dual meaning of the word "nunnery" in Elizabethan slang—both as a convent and as a brothel—and...
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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Nymph
This video discusses the term "nymph" as used in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," detailing its origins in classical mythology where nymphs were spirits of nature depicted as young maidens. It also touches on the evolution of the word in...
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Solving Multiplication Word Problems
Mr. Addit examines multiplication problems for keywords. He then models solving multiplication problems using the traditional method.
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Solving Decimal Problems
Mr. Addit demonstrates how to properly subtract decimals. He also works through solving a few decimal word problems.
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Exploring Decimals
Mr. Addit introduces the concept of decimals as parts of whole numbers. He draws the comparison between decimals and fractions.
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Understanding Multiplication Problems
Mr. Addit reviews keywords for addition and subtraction problems and introduces keywords for multiplication problems. He also explains the four parts of a multiplication problem.
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Kate, Lines 136-180
This video features a performance of Kate's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this poignant and controversial monologue, Kate discusses the roles and duties of a wife, emphasizing obedience and...
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The Taming of the Shrew Resource Movie: Patriarchy
Join us as we delve into Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" and uncover the pervasive theme of patriarchy woven throughout the narrative. In this discussion, we explore how the power dynamics and societal structures of Shakespeare's...
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The Taming of the Shrew Resource Movie: Hunting
This video explores the prominent theme of hunting in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," analyzing its significance throughout the play. It discusses how hunting metaphors enrich the narrative, particularly in characterizing...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Interview: Kate, Bianca, Widow, Petruchio, Lucentio, and Hor
This video explores the culmination of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" in Act 5, Scene 2, focusing on the thematic resolution through the depiction of three marriages and a festive banquet. Viewers will gain insights into the...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Word Nerd: “dotard”
This video provides an etymological exploration of the term "dotard," which appears in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It traces the word back to its Dutch origins, explaining its historical association with the involuntary...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Word Nerd: “pittance”
This video explores the etymology of "pittance," from its Latin origins related to piety to its medieval use denoting monks' food allowances. It details how the word evolved to mean a small amount and discusses its ironic use in...
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Mari Lwyd: The Skeleton Horse's Deep Past with Christmas
The coastal villages of Wales around the winter holidays have a unique nighttime visitor. A grim skeletal equine monster roams the streets with a rag tag group and demands entry to the homes of the citizenry, demanding food and drink....
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Wasei Eigo, when English meets Japanese creativity
Explore how Wasei Eigo transforms English into uniquely Japanese expressions.
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Why the World’s Best Mathematicians Are Hoarding Chalk
Discover the legendary chalk that mathematicians swear by, known for its clean lines and density. But with supply dwindling, a new source emerges.
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This Man Can Pronounce Every Word in the Dictionary
Discover the champion of pronunciation and the art of words with Jock Bailey's inspiring journey and wisdom.
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Metaphor Meanings
“Metaphor Meanings” is a video that discusses metaphors and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
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Review for You: What’s the Meaning?
Mr. Griot shows the student how to use a dictionary and context clues to figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words in text.
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Get Prepped for Prepositions
Mr. Griot teaches the student to identify prepositions and prepositional phrases and then practices the skill by playing a game.