Old English Period: Timeline, Language, and Literature

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What is the time period commonly associated with Old English?

  • 5th to 11th centuries (correct)
  • 18th to 20th centuries
  • 11th to 15th centuries
  • 15th to 18th centuries

What language was predominantly used during the Old English period?

  • Anglo-Saxon (correct)
  • Old Norse
  • Celtic
  • Latin

What is a characteristic feature of Old English literature?

  • Use of allegory and symbolism
  • Use of alliteration and assonance (correct)
  • Use of rhyme and meter
  • Use of classical Greek themes

Which of the following is an example of a literary work from the Old English period?

<p>Beowulf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Anglo-Saxon language used during the Old English period?

<p>Because it was the language of the common people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Old English period including the timeline, the language used to its literary works, the literary works of this period, the reason why Anglo-Saxon language used during this period.

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