The reader must master the special lexicon of the early seventeenth century in order to understand the wit of the clown and the insults of the knights. The Twelfth Night Vocabulary Quiz will expand your knowledge of the archaic vocabulary and punning that is prevalent throughout the play. Get set to decode the prose of another era, beginning with the first definition.
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Twelfth Night Vocabulary Quiz Questions
- What does the word “sovereign” most closely mean in the play?
- In Shakespeare’s time, what did “melancholy” refer to?
- What does “churlish” mean when used by characters in Twelfth Night?
- What does “recompense” mean in the context of Orsino’s courtly love?
- What is the meaning of “foolery” as used by Feste?
- What does “virtue” most often refer to in Twelfth Night?
- What does “feigned” mean when Viola disguises herself?
- What does “woo” mean in the play?
- What does “jest” mean when Feste entertains others?
- What does “madness” suggest in Olivia’s world?
- What does “fervor” mean in reference to Orsino’s passion?
- What does “coz” mean when used by Sir Toby?
- What is meant by “an enemy to life” in Shakespeare’s phrasing?
- What does “slander” mean when spoken in the play?
- What does “bounteous” describe in Shakespeare’s language?
- What does “kinsman” mean in Twelfth Night?
- What does “abet” mean when describing encouragement of mischief?
- What does “sooth” mean in the play’s dialogue?
- What does “chide” mean when Olivia rebukes someone?
- What does “surfeit” mean when Orsino speaks of love?
- What does “prodigal” mean when describing behavior?
- What does “dowry” refer to in the Elizabethan context?
- What does “revel” mean when Sir Toby and Sir Andrew drink?
- What does “rogue” mean in Twelfth Night?
- What does “obstinacy” mean when describing Malvolio’s pride?
- What does “jesting” imply in the dialogue?
- What does “shrewish” mean when Maria teases others?
- What does “sanctity” mean in Olivia’s vow of mourning?
- What does “dissemble” mean in Viola’s disguise?
- What does “jesting-stock” mean when used insultingly?