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The Norman Invasion introduced a variety of French vocabulary and altered the structure of the English language.

Middle English featured more French vocabulary and a simplified grammar compared to Old English.

French became the language of the royal court and the ruling classes, influencing vocabulary related to governance and culture.

<p>Beef (French) &amp; ox (Old English), mutton (French) &amp; sheep (Old English).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This led to the divergence of spoken English from written norms, creating a greater distance in the linguistic evolution of English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Joust' is an example of borrowed vocabulary that came from French, relevant to courtly activities and tournaments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Despite being outlawed in formal settings, English remained the spoken language of the common people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The social hierarchy led to a dual vocabulary where French words were associated with the upper class and Old English with the lower class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It introduced a French-speaking nobility that established French as the language of the ruling class, resulting in the incorporation of French vocabulary into English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Middle English features more complex syntax, including lengthy adverbial clauses and greater use of borrowed vocabulary from French and Latin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great Famine resulted in significant population loss and social upheaval, which disrupted communication and influenced language through a blend of dialects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Old Norman introduced numerous terms related to law, governance, and culture, enriching the lexicon of Middle English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflects medieval thinking on nature and the universe, indicating a shift from the predominantly religious focus of Old English texts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dialectal differences in Middle English were influenced by geographical regions, leading to variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shift allowed for more narrative complexity and varied storytelling techniques, as seen in works like 'The Canterbury Tales.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>French was viewed as a language of the elite, which led to a significant incorporation of French terms into English, enhancing its prestige.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Latin was deemed prestigious and influenced the introduction of legal and religious vocabulary into English, such as 'tort' and 'edict'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Magna Carta, written in 1215, is a major document composed in Latin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Old Norse influenced Middle English through its impact on inflectional morphology, especially in dialects of Northern and East Midlands regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great Famine caused people to migrate to larger cities, which spread regional linguistic variations across communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Tabernacle' and 'edict' are two examples of Latin vocabulary that entered English during this period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Black Death led to population shifts as people moved to cities, influencing dialects and language usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>French and Latin terms were associated with the ruling elite and formal governance, enhancing their prestige over Anglo-Saxon terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intermarriage between Old Norse settlers and Anglo-Saxon neighbors facilitated linguistic exchange and the adoption of words.</p> Signup and view all the answers