10 Questions
True or false: The drama is difficult to read because it is meant to be seen, not read?
True
True or false: Modern drama has become the greatest form of mass entertainment in the western world since the turn of the twentieth century?
True
True or false: The playwright must only be aware of the interests and opinions of the actors and producer?
False
True or false: The drama demands much imagination and attention on the part of the reader to enable him to hear the tones and see the actions of the actors against an imaginary background?
True
True or false: The drama is also difficult to write because the playwright has no need to consider the interests and opinions of the audience?
False
What does a liberally educated person should know about the English language?
Its structure, position in the world, relation to other tongues, vocabulary, and diverse cultures expressed in it
What does the history of English signify?
A story of cultures in contact over the past 1,500 years
How do political, economic, and social forces influence a language?
They shape the language in every aspect
What does the diversity of cultures expressed in English serve as a reminder of?
The history of English as a story of cultures in contact
What aspects should a liberally educated person know about regarding the English language?
Structure, wealth of vocabulary sources, complex relationships among different varieties of speech
Study Notes
History of English Language
- The history of the English language is a cultural subject worthy of study.
- Henry of Huntington, a 12th-century chronicler, observed that an interest in the past is a distinguishing characteristic of humans compared to other animals.
Importance of Language
- Language is the medium by which speakers communicate their thoughts and feelings to others.
- Language is a tool for conducting business or governing millions of people.
- Language is a vehicle for transmitting science, philosophy, and poetry of a culture.
Study of Language
- Not everyone is expected to be a philologist or master the technicalities of linguistic science.
- The study of the English language is relevant for understanding its past, present, and future.
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