5 Questions
According to Otto Jespersen, where was the genesis of language sought?
In the poetic side of life
What is one speculation about the origins of human speech mentioned in the text?
Divine source
According to the natural sound source or bow-wow theory, what is human speech based on?
'Natural sounds'
What did Psammetichus' experiment result into according to the text?
'Phrygian'
When did spoken language develop in relation to written language?
'Well before'
Test your knowledge about the origins of language with this quiz. Explore the poetic and playful side of the genesis of speech and its connection to youthful hilarity and communication in primitive societies.
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