![]() The first thing to know is that much of Shakespeare's writing is not in verse, and there is nothing to scan. This guide is for those who are bold at heart and short on time. There are a few notes at the end that will help those who want to go further to find sources that explore this topic in greater depth. ![]() Scholarly reference is kept to a minimum, and technical terminology is usually avoided. ![]() It will give the reader the details needed to get started, and much of what s/he will ever need to know, but it is truly down and dirty. I'll admit there are some fine points that can cow even the experts, but (for the actor) most of what needs to be done is quick and easy. The good news is that scansion isn't all that hard. My purpose in writing this guide is to help anyone facing this task for the first time to learn a few simple principles that will teach them everything they have to know to get started. Scansion cannot be finessed!Īs an acting teacher I find such rumors cruelly overstated. That way is (I frequently hear) a closely guarded secret and incredibly difficult even for those who are allowed to be initiated into its mysteries. But somehow word has gotten out that there is a non-negotiably right way to scan verse. Odd words can be looked up, often right there on the page in the extensive footnotes. The Down and Dirty Guide to Scanning Verse: Some Hints to Help with Sounding Shakespeare's Wordsįor actors about to speak a few of Shakespeare's lines aloud for the first time the most intimidating thing is rarely the depth of the characterization, or the memorization, or even the unfamiliar language. ISP: MFM: Teacher's Guide: Scansion Guide
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