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Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
- Beowulf (correct)
- King James Bible
- The Great Vowel Shift
- The Canterbury Tales
Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
- William Caxton
- Johannes Gutenberg
- King James I
- Geoffrey Chaucer (correct)
During which period did French become the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
During which period did French become the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
- During the Anglo-Saxon period
- During the Chancery Standard period
- Following the Norman conquest of England in 1066 (correct)
- After the Great Vowel Shift
Which event helped to standardize the English language?
Which event helped to standardize the English language?
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Who played a significant role in promoting vernacular Middle English literature?
Who played a significant role in promoting vernacular Middle English literature?
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Study Notes
Old English Literature
- Beowulf is considered the most famous work in Old English literature.
Middle English Literature
- Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of The Canterbury Tales.
French Influence on English Language
- During the Norman Conquest period (1066-1154), French became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England.
Standardization of English Language
- The printing press event helped to standardize the English language.
Promotion of Vernacular Middle English Literature
- Geoffrey Chaucer played a significant role in promoting vernacular Middle English literature.
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