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What major literary work is associated with the Old English period?
What major literary work is associated with the Old English period?
- Paradise Lost
- Hamlet
- The Canterbury Tales
- Beowulf (correct)
Which language significantly influenced Old English due to invasions during its development?
Which language significantly influenced Old English due to invasions during its development?
- Norse (correct)
- Latin
- Greek
- French
What significant event in 1066 influenced the Middle English period?
What significant event in 1066 influenced the Middle English period?
- The Norman Conquest (correct)
- The establishment of the printing press
- The beginning of the Renaissance
- The Great Vowel Shift
What was a key factor in the standardization and spread of Modern English?
What was a key factor in the standardization and spread of Modern English?
Which period introduced many Latin and Greek terms into the English language?
Which period introduced many Latin and Greek terms into the English language?
The English language was first introduced to the British Isles by Germanic tribes such as the Angles, Saxons, and ______.
The English language was first introduced to the British Isles by Germanic tribes such as the Angles, Saxons, and ______.
The Norman Conquest in 1066 had a profound influence on English through the introduction of ______ culture.
The Norman Conquest in 1066 had a profound influence on English through the introduction of ______ culture.
A major change in the sound system of the English language, known as the Great ______ Shift, began in the 15th century.
A major change in the sound system of the English language, known as the Great ______ Shift, began in the 15th century.
The works of ______ played a vital role in standardizing English during the Modern English period.
The works of ______ played a vital role in standardizing English during the Modern English period.
Today, English is considered a global ______, widely used in various fields around the world.
Today, English is considered a global ______, widely used in various fields around the world.
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Old English Period
Old English Period
The period from the 5th to 11th centuries when Germanic tribes introduced English to Britain.
Middle English Period
Middle English Period
The period from the 11th to 15th centuries impacted by the Norman Conquest, leading to French language influence.
Norman Conquest
Norman Conquest
The event in 1066 where the Normans conquered England, impacting English language and culture.
Great Vowel Shift
Great Vowel Shift
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Modern English Period
Modern English Period
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Old English
Old English
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Middle English
Middle English
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Modern English
Modern English
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Why does English have so many French words?
Why does English have so many French words?
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What is the impact of the Renaissance on English?
What is the impact of the Renaissance on English?
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Study Notes
Stages of English Language Development
- English language development is complex and spans a long period, divided into three main stages: Old English, Middle English, and Modern English.
Old English Period (5th-11th Centuries)
- Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons, Jutes) introduced Old English to the British Isles.
- Old English was influenced by Norse language due to Viking invasions.
- Significant literary work: Beowulf epic.
Middle English Period (11th-15th Centuries)
- Norman Conquest (1066) brought French culture and language to England.
- Latin and French influenced government, law, and religion.
- English absorbed many French words, expanding vocabulary.
- Key literary work: Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Modern English Period (15th Century to Present)
- Great Vowel Shift in the 15th century significantly impacted the sound system.
- Renaissance period (16th and 17th centuries) introduced Latin and Greek terms, mainly in science and literature.
- Printing press and William Shakespeare contributed to English standardization and global spread.
- British Empire expansion influenced English vocabulary from other cultures.
Modern Era
- English is a global lingua franca used in multiple fields like business, science, culture, and the internet.
- Modern English continues to evolve, adopting new words and structures.
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