Shakespeare's Word Inventions
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching item on the line next to each number.
1. Birthplace
A. A middle way between two extremes
2. Bump
B. The place where someone was born
3. Torture
C. Being unable to stop using something harmful
4. Addiction
D. Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
5. Advertising
E. Depressingly dark
6. Blanket
F. A lump on the body caused by a blow
7. Compromise
G. Extreme mental distress
8. Gloomy
H. To think or reflect beforehand or in advance
9. Worthless
I. A public promotion of some product or service
10. Premeditated
J. Lacking in usefulness or value