Shakespeare's Style

Shakespeare wrote in the language and style of his time. It's difficult for anyone to read being a student or adult because of how much English has changed. I learned reading the website was Shakespeare wrote in verse and sonnet. The structure of a sonnet is 14 lines. A good way to decipher what Shakespeare was saying is to read the sonnets or plays line by line. It helps to have a dictionary at hand to help decode unknown words or phrases. It also helps to see a Shakespeare play performed. The actors have studied the language of Shakespeare, understand the meaning of his words and are able to convey their meaning to an audience. If nothing else, sometimes seeing the action itself helps the listener understand what Shakespeare meant.There are also several books and Web sites dedicated to translating Shakespeare's works line-by-line, giving the hidden meaning and context behind what he is saying. Some even apply modern phrases or conventions to his old-fashioned words.