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According to Otto Jespersen, where was the genesis of language sought?
According to Otto Jespersen, where was the genesis of language sought?
- In the prosaic side of life
- In the poetic side of life (correct)
- In youthful hilarity
- In gloomy seriousness
What is one speculation about the origins of human speech mentioned in the text?
What is one speculation about the origins of human speech mentioned in the text?
- Divine source (correct)
- Technological innovation
- Alien intervention
- Mystical evolution
According to the natural sound source or bow-wow theory, what is human speech based on?
According to the natural sound source or bow-wow theory, what is human speech based on?
- 'Mechanical sounds'
- 'Artificial sounds'
- 'Musical sounds'
- 'Natural sounds' (correct)
What did Psammetichus' experiment result into according to the text?
What did Psammetichus' experiment result into according to the text?
When did spoken language develop in relation to written language?
When did spoken language develop in relation to written language?
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Genesis of Language
Genesis of Language
According to Otto Jespersen, the origin of language was sought in the poetic side of life.
Origins of Human Speech
Origins of Human Speech
One speculation about the origins of human speech points to a divine source.
Bow-Wow Theory
Bow-Wow Theory
The natural sound source or bow-wow theory suggests that human speech is based on natural sounds.
Psammetichus' Experiment
Psammetichus' Experiment
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Spoken vs. Written Language
Spoken vs. Written Language
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Study Notes
Language Origins
- Genesis of language was sought in the East, according to Otto Jespersen
Speculations on Origins
- One speculation is that human speech originated from gestures or sounds accompanying them
Natural Sound Source Theory
- Human speech is based on imitation of natural sounds, according to the bow-wow theory
Psammetichus' Experiment
- The experiment resulted in the discovery that the first word spoken by the child was "bekos", which is Phrygian for "bread"
Development of Language
- Spoken language developed before written language
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