Last year, I got a great vocabulary-oriented card came called League of the Lexicon. With fairly simple rules, it explores the English language in all of its messy glory. Since I purchased the game, I have been subscribed to an occasional newsletter put out by the game’s makers, called Word Sauce. The most recent issue of Word Sauce was Shakespeare themed, and had all kinds of fun facts about Shakespeare and his use of language. I’ll just share a couple highlights here (I don’t know how long the link to the newsletter will last).
This infographic has some fun little facts about Shakespeare’s plays in an easy to digest format.
Most fans of language, especially as it relates to Shakespeare, have seen this quote, or something like it.
This excerpt from YOLO Juliet is an entertaining little tidbit.
If you love the English language, I strongly encourage you to check out League of the Lexicon. It’s a fun game for the whole family, as they include one pack of cards that’s a little less challenging, for younger players or those who aren’t as confident in their skills, so players of different skill levels can all play together.
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