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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?
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- Beowulf (correct)
- The Dream of the Rood
- The Canterbury Tales
Which event led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society in England?
Which event led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society in England?
- The Anglo-Saxon settlement
- The Norman conquest of England in 1066 (correct)
- The Roman invasion of Britain
- The Viking invasions
During which century did the Anglo-Saxon language become less common in written form?
During which century did the Anglo-Saxon language become less common in written form?
- 8th century
- 11th century (correct)
- 13th century
- 5th century
Which countries are included in the geographical scope of English literature?
Which countries are included in the geographical scope of English literature?
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What are the earliest forms of English called?
What are the earliest forms of English called?
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Study Notes
Old English Literature
- The most famous work in Old English literature is Beowulf.
Influence of French on English Language
- The Norman Conquest of 1066 led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society in England.
Anglo-Saxon Language
- The Anglo-Saxon language became less common in written form during the 11th century.
Geographical Scope of English Literature
- English literature encompasses works from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Earliest Forms of English
- The earliest forms of English are known as Old English or Anglo-Saxon.
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