Early Modern English Period Overview
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What was the primary use of 'thou' in Middle English?

  • To refer to someone of higher status
  • To address one person (correct)
  • To use as an object of a clause
  • To address multiple people

    • Which of the following statements about 'you' in Modern English is correct?

  • 'You' is exclusively for lower-class individuals.
  • 'You' is used only in formal contexts.
  • 'You' is rarely used in addressing authority.
  • 'You' became the norm for both singular and plural usage. (correct)

    • In the transition from Middle English to Modern English, which term became outdated?

  • 'Thee'
  • 'Thou'
  • 'Ye' (correct)
  • 'You'

    • During the Great Vowel Shift, which sound did /i:/ evolve into?

    <p>/ai/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who would typically use 'thou/thee' according to the social context described?

    <p>People of higher rank to those beneath them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vowel sound did the word 'goose' represent before the Great Vowel Shift?

    <p>goas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible cause of the Great Vowel Shift?

    <p>Redistribution of populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'EModE' stand for in the context of vowel pronunciation?

    <p>Early Modern English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the word 'name' pronounced before the Great Vowel Shift?

    <p>nahm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words had a vowel shift to 'shape' after the Great Vowel Shift?

    <p>Mate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Renaissance, what major literary movement occurred alongside the revival of classical scholarship?

    <p>Humanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the influx of French loanwords have on English during the Great Vowel Shift?

    <p>It complicated the phonetic landscape of English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the linguistic changes that led to the modern pronunciations of words such as 'feet' changing to 'fayt'?

    <p>Vowel shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the onset of the Anglican Reformation?

    <p>King Henry VIII's dispute over the annulment of his marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is most closely associated with the establishment of King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England?

    <p>The Act of Supremacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major cultural period followed Late Modern English?

    <p>Victorian Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what time period did the Industrial Revolution take place?

    <p>1750-1900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientific theory published by Charles Darwin is significant to Late Modern English?

    <p>Theory of Evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Late Modern English compared to Early Modern English?

    <p>Expansion of vocabulary with new words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is NOT commonly associated with the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Psychosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discipline emerged during the Victorian Period that influenced discussions in Late Modern English?

    <p>Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time period does the Elizabethan Age belong to in the history of English literature?

    <p>1558-1603</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote 'Elements of Speech' in 1669?

    <p>William Holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant impact of William Caxton in 1476?

    <p>Introduced the printing press to England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dialect is categorized under the five major dialects in English?

    <p>East Midlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By approximately what year were modern distinctions between I and J, and U and V established?

    <p>1630</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the English language spelling stabilize significantly?

    <p>Neoclassical Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary period comes directly after the Age of Sensibility?

    <p>Romantic Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Commonwealth Period last?

    <p>11 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant influence on the development of Modern English during the early modern period?

    <p>The Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key change characterized the transition from Middle English to Modern English?

    <p>Reduction of inflectional forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following authors is associated with the early modern English literary period?

    <p>William Shakespeare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the primary grammatical changes in Early Modern English?

    <p>Word order became fixed to subject-verb-object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'antic' refer to in the context of Shakespearean English?

    <p>A fool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of language evolution, what was one effect of the Great Vowel Shift?

    <p>Change in the pronunciation of long vowels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the early modern period, how was the use of the word ‘you’ distinctive in English?

    <p>It was both singular and plural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase ‘light seeking light doth light of light beguile’ illustrate about language in the early modern period?

    <p>Metaphorical complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of William Caxton in the history of printing in England?

    <p>He started the first printing press in England in 1476.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to the increase in literacy during the Early Modern English Period?

    <p>The rise of printed books due to the printing press.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main contributions of King James I during his reign?

    <p>He authorized the translation of the Bible known as the King James Version.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major historical period is associated with the return of the art and philosophy of Ancient Greeks and Romans to Western Europe?

    <p>Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the establishment of the Anglican Church by Henry VIII impact literacy?

    <p>It allowed for the more widespread reading of the Bible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated literacy rate among common people from 1601-1700?

    <p>53%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which playwright was NOT part of the Early Modern English Period?

    <p>John Milton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key technological advancement preceded the introduction of the printing press in England?

    <p>The invention of block printing in China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early Modern English Period (1500-1800)

    • This period saw significant changes in English, influencing the development of Modern English.
    • The Renaissance, Reformation, and other cultural shifts impacted the language.
    • Key linguistic changes from Middle English to Modern English are phonological, morphological, and syntactic shifts.
    • Key vocabulary and grammar changes distinguish Modern English from its predecessors.
    • Writers from this period, like Shakespeare, used expressive language styles in various genres.
    • This period witnessed the Great Vowel Shift, which altered the pronunciation of vowels.

    Shakespearean English

    • There was a major influx of European vocabulary during Shakespeare's era.
    • This resulted from cross-pollination during the Renaissance.
    • This influx created new variations in English words, allowing for varied expressive language.

    Internal History: Other Major Authors

    • Key authors of the period include Francis Bacon, John Milton, John Webster, Thomas Kyd, and Sir Walter Raleigh.
    • These authors played significant roles in English literary history.

    Internal History: Printing

    • The printing press, introduced by William Caxton in 1476, enabled easier and faster text production and distribution in England.
    • Before 1476, printed books were imported from other European countries.
    • Literacy rates were still low during this period.

    Internal History: Texts

    • The Bible was translated and printed during this period, such as Tyndale's and Coverdale's versions.
    • Playwrights like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Ben Jonson produced numerous influential plays.
    • Important works in philosophy, science, and theology like those by Boyle, Locke, and Holder also emerged.

    External History

    • Expansion of English to other continents and transatlantic slave trade.
    • The rise of the British Empire as a major factor in European history.
    • Important events like the voyages of Francis Drake.
    • The Renaissance, revival of Greek and Latin, fostering science and humanism.
    • Migration to large cities, causing new contact between populations and languages.
    • Introduction of the printing press by William Caxton in 1476.
    • Establishment of the Anglican Church by Henry VII in the 1530s.

    Late Modern English Period (1800-Present)

    • Significant shifts in the industrial revolution and the rise of new technologies.
    • The Industrial Revolution significantly expanded English vocabulary.
    • The introduction of new words described new technologies and concepts.
    • The Victorian Period saw further development in English vocabulary.
    • The period produced considerable new words, including neologisms, based on scientific discoveries and theory.

    Important Events

    • Examples of important works include Tyndale's translation of the Bible and publications of English writers like Shakespeare.
    • The evolution of the Anglican Reformation involved changes to religious and political structures.
    • Publication events of prominent English writers like Shakespeare and Tyndale had impacts on their languages.

    Great Vowel Shift

    • A significant phonological change in English pronunciation.
    • Vowel sounds shifted in their articulation and placement.
    • This shift happened from around 1450 to 1640.
    • This impact is evident in the various examples of English writing that have survived.

    The Great Vowel Shift (1450-1640)

    • Vowels changed their pronunciation, affecting how words are pronounced today.

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