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What is ironic about brevity is the soul of wit'?
The character who says it is long winded.
Who said this line 'Brevity is the soul of wit'?
The quotation is this:Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit,And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes,I will be brief.It comes from the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, and is spoken by the character Polonius.
What does polonius mean by brevity is the soul of wit?
It is self-explanatory. "Brevity" means terseness, saying things with few words. "Wit" is intelligent and clever use of language, although it can also mean just plain intelligence. Saying that something is the soul of something is the same as saying that it is at the heart of that thing, or that it is the essence of that thing. So, the saying could be rephrased (with a less satisfactory rhythm) as "brevity is at the heart of wit" or "brevity is the essence of wit". Therefore what it means is that if you want to speak intelligently you should use just as many words as you need and no more. Of course it says that much more briefly and therefore more intelligently. The irony is that the guy who says this line, Polonius in Hamlet, is notoriously neither brief nor witty.
What famous line from Shakespeare's Hamlet has to do with eliminating extra words?
Brevity is the soul of wit
What Shakespeare play is this from brerity is the soul of wit?
"Brevity is the soul of wit" is from Lord Polonious' speech in Shakespeare's Hamlet, in Act II, scene ii.
What is the positive connotation for short?
Brevity is the soul of wit.
What is ironic about brevity is the soul of wit'?
The character who says it is long winded.
Who said this line 'Brevity is the soul of wit'?
The quotation is this:Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit,And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes,I will be brief.It comes from the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, and is spoken by the character Polonius.
What does polonius mean by brevity is the soul of wit?
It is self-explanatory. "Brevity" means terseness, saying things with few words. "Wit" is intelligent and clever use of language, although it can also mean just plain intelligence. Saying that something is the soul of something is the same as saying that it is at the heart of that thing, or that it is the essence of that thing. So, the saying could be rephrased (with a less satisfactory rhythm) as "brevity is at the heart of wit" or "brevity is the essence of wit". Therefore what it means is that if you want to speak intelligently you should use just as many words as you need and no more. Of course it says that much more briefly and therefore more intelligently. The irony is that the guy who says this line, Polonius in Hamlet, is notoriously neither brief nor witty.
What famous line from Shakespeare's Hamlet has to do with eliminating extra words?
Brevity is the soul of wit
What is Brvty s th sl f wt if you added vowels?
"Brevity is the soul of wit". It is a quotation from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Removing the vowels is a joke, because it makes the sentence shorter. ('Brevity' is the noun from 'brief' = short).
What Shakespeare play is this from brerity is the soul of wit?
"Brevity is the soul of wit" is from Lord Polonious' speech in Shakespeare's Hamlet, in Act II, scene ii.
When did Polarius say Brevity is the sole of wit?
Probably never! Who is Polarius?? This quote is attributed to Polonius in Hamlet.
What is the irony of Polonius' statement that brevity is the soul of wit?
The irony of Polonius' statement is that he himself is known for being long-winded and verbose, not brief. By claiming that brevity is the soul of wit, he unintentionally highlights his own lack of wit and self-awareness.
Which of William shakespeare's plays does the phrase 'brevity is the soul of wit' come from?
Hamlet, Act 2 Scene 2
Who says brevity is the soul of wit and why is this ironic?
Polonius says it in Act 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The irony is that Polonius is a windbag to whom brevity is unknown. The person he is speaking to, Gertrude, is the mistress of the terse remark. Her comment: "More matter with less art."
What are different quotations from Shakespeares plays?
"Brevity is the soul of wit," and "Out, damned spot! out, I say!" are different quotations from Shakespeare's plays
