Which "chapter" in the history of English had the most profound effect on the English language? Identify examples of words that came from this time and use them to support your answer. Write your answer as a comment.
The chapter in the history of England that had the most profound effect on the English language would be "Anglo Saxon". This was the first chapter and it is where the Romans left England and the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes moved in . With only Latin from when the Romans were there, there came a more useful language with the Anglo Saxons. Words such as house, woman, loaf, four of the days of the week, and werewolf. Then the Christian missionaries came which was a big hit. They brought words such as bishop and font. Then the Vikings came with words such as ransack and die as well as give and take. Because this was the first time a language was really used this chapter made the most profound effect on the English language.
I feel that Chapter V (The English of Science) had the most profound effect on the English language. This is the most profound to me because of the wide extent of the scientific discoveries in the 1600's, which is proven in the chapter by the confusion of the scientists at their meetings as they struggled to communicate with the underdeveloped English that was lacking terms such as gravity or electricity.
I felt that Chapter I (Anglo Saxon) had the most influence on English today because in this time period, many of the words were derived, which we use in our modern times today. In the beginning, while the Romans left England, others, such as Jutes, Saxons, etc., came. The Anglo Saxons brought in a more advantageous language, such as words for loaf, the four days of the week, woman, etc. After this, missionaries came who brought in other words, such as bishop. And then the Vikings brought in words such as give and take. This was the first time words were used, which were not the usual Latin words, which brought together the English language, which is why Chapter I had the most influence on this language.
In my opinion, Chapter 9, Internet Language, has effected English the most. Because of the Internet, people could communicate ideas, invent new words, and send them others. New trends were set, such as abbreviations (lol, mho, btw) and shortened conversations(PersonA:gtg PersonB:c ya l8er). Before the internet, English was only modified through speaking, but now, it is still being changed when we type. English also spread throughout the world because of easy access, and then people modified English to their liking wherever they lived. It is also the most impact on English because in today's world, developing countries rely on the internet, and with all that access to English, people are bound to modify it in time. In conclusion, after the Internet, English was spread to many parts of the world and was effected because many people modified. People would modify it because of how accessible it was and how could easily communicate their ideas with each other.
I think that Chapter 6 was the most influential because a lot of words from that time period are still used today such as barbecue and canoe. It also added a lot of foreign words to the English language such as yoga and voodoo. It made English a more well-rounded language because it included words that came from every part of the world that an English explorer went to. This gave English a connection to different parts of the world and allowed it to spread. Even though English was much different than the other languages the influence of the other languages did give it a commonality. I think Chapter 6 shows why English has become such a world wide language. Chapter 10 also makes very good points. The thing that distinguishes English is that it will forever be changing. It will adapt just as the world does and will never stop adapting. This is true for all languages and the dominant languages will continue to change over time. If something stays the same it probably won't last very long.
Chapter 6, English and Empire, had the most profound effect on the English language. During the time of Chapter 6, the British Empire was expanding all over the world and spreading their control. By doing this, the English language mingled with many other languages throughout the globe. English gained words such from other regional languages that impact society even today. These words include "barbecue" from the Caribbean, and "yoga" from India. By gaining influences from countries all over the world, the British Empire of chapter 6 had the most profound effect on the English language.
I think that Chapter 7, "The Age of the Dictionary" had the most profound effect on the English language because new words were constantly being invented and expanded the English vocabulary enormously. Dr. Johnson created the Dictionary of the English Language which contained 42,773 words which meant that even if people weren't able to read they could still be understood by others. Words kept being invented leading to the Oxford English Dictionary which is still being revised to this day. No one can stop people from making up new words and being creative which is still true to this day because we use words that are understood by others such as "ratchet" "triflin" and "twerk". What this means is that this age has proven to be true because new words are constantly being created and the English language as a whole can never stop growing.
In my opinion, chapter seven had the most profound impact on the English language because it established the official way that words in the language are to be used. It consolidated the language so that there was a set standard to follow, such as in spelling. This was especially necessary as the invention of new words such as “restaurant”, “coupon”, and “flair” continued at a rapid pace, making it necessary to determine the definitive specification for their use. Without the dictionary, people would use the language differently and communication would be more difficult due to the lack of such a standard.
I think that Chapter 6, English and Empire, had the most impact on the English Language. As, the English Empire began to expand to all parts of the world, it adapted and added words from all the different countries. Picking up words like "canoe" and "barbecue" from the Caribbean. It also adapted words like "crimson" and "bungalow" from India, and "nugget" from Australia.This lead to English being a more diverse language which later helped it become the global language that it is today. Borrowing and adapting words from different parts of the world, made English a more diverse and versatile language, which is why it is a global language today. The words that were adapted during that time period, are still used today.
By establishing official spellings and definitions in the creation of the first English dictionary, English really became English. It had standard syntax which could efficiently unite all English speakers in a proficient usage of the language. "Casino" "lager" and even "bonanza" now all could be communicated in the same manner and understood without as much confusion. (And if one was still confused, he or she could look it up in the useful new dictionary). Dictionaries are still incredibly useful today as English is constantly evolving and new words are still being invented. These books ensure an easier understanding and more unified phraseology of English.
I believe that Chapter II, The Norman Conquest had the most profound impact throughout the history of the English language with it's significant influence on both spoken and written forms. While Latin continued to resonate strongly within the church, the English language began to develop and spread throughout the remaining populace among those who were not as religiously involved or didn't have the means to access formal education where latin was prevalent. People like farmers began to embrace and cultivate simpler vernacular such as swine, cow and sheep with the French building upon those terms with their mutton, beef and pork equivalent. From the Normans, the English language absorbed all and all about 10,000 new words of which are still commonly used in daily applications today such as taste, proud, fruit and war. It's here in Chapter II that the English language begins to adapt and appeal to a more diverse audience from the poor and less educated to the rich and powerful by taking on a more congenial presence through the spoken word. In this way, even if a person lacked the skills to read and write the language, they could still comprehend the language through speech and auditory means. Then by the conclusion of the Hundred Years war against France, English came out on top as the language of power to gain ever more influence and attraction in it's expanse.
I believe the most important chapter in"The History of English" was Chapter 6, English and Empire,because of its profound effect on the English language. The roman conquest helped spread the English language all across the globe. This conquest helped expand the English language as well as expose it to others. Through their conquest they left their mark on every corner of the globe and that mark flourished into a forced acceptance of the language of their oppressors. Most major languages spread through war and claiming of land in their countries name. Words that we got from this were canoe, barbecue, and yoga which are very common words in society today. Through forceful acceptance, and a dominating conquest by the Roman Empire, English has made many improvements and has impacted our world greatly.
I believe that the most influential chapter in the clip, "The History of English" was Chapter 1, Anglo-Saxon. The rest of the chapters would not have occurred without this base for the language. The Anglos, Saxons, and even the Jutes helped create a foundation for the language that we speak today. They created simple words that could help someone understand basic things such as "house" and "loaf". These words are words that are still used today to be able to communicate with other English speakers. Following the Anglo-Saxons were the missionaries from the Christian church that added the Latin part of the English language by adding words such as "bishop" and "font". After a little while, the Vikings came in and added words such as "give" and "take" along with the war like words. These three sections of the beginning of the English language give the basis of the language that future people will rely on. Therefore, I believe that the first chapter gave the most profound effect on the English language.
Chapter 7, the Age of the Dictionary, had the most profound effect on the English language. This chapter set a foundation for the formal definition and spelling of words so that when speaking or writing to someone, people could be on the same page on the understanding of what's being said. Dr. Johnson wrote The Dictionary of the English Language. This dictionary contained 42,773 identified words, many of which are still used today. Words continued to be developed and added to the language, leading to the writing of the Oxford English Dictionary. This dictionary is continuously being updated and revised because words are still getting made up and added to the language, such as selfie. The production of made up words can't be stopped, and this chapter established a way to record words and their definition(s) to help others communicate and understand the English language better. This chapter benefited people by developing a method to formally set words' spelling and definition that continues to be used modern-day, although modified, thus making Chapter 6 the most influential on the English language.
I believe that Chapter 6 is the most influential on the English language. With the title of English & Empire, explorers from Britain went all over the world colonizing different areas. In the Caribbean the words barbecue and canoe were introduced to the English language. India gave us the word yoga while Africa gave the words voodoo and zombie. In Australia, the words nugget and boomerang were developed into the English language. With the spread of the English language using words from all over the world, the English language spread and became a language many places began to develop. Overall, chapter 6 affects the language the most by spreading it around the world with ideas from all over the world.
I believe that chapter 6, English and Empire, had the most profound effect on the English language. Explorers from Britain travelled the globe forming colonies in various countries. In these different colonies all over the world the English explorers learned many words to add to their growing language. The word nugget came from Australia, as well as barbecue and canoe from the Caribbean. Because new words were being added to the English language, people could communicate more clearly and give a more specific meaning to what they were saying. The English language influenced other countries as well, and it was spread to different parts of the globe. This allowed English to be a more universal language, and a language that was influenced by all parts of the world.Overall, English explorers traveling the globe allowed English to grow and transform into the dominant language that it is today.
I believe that chapter six, English and Empire, had the most profound effect on the English language. During this period, explorers from Britain began traveling around the world, establishing colonies in regions all across the globe. With many people in these colonies, along with new objects and ideas, English began to have many new additions of words. Barbeque and canoe from the Caribbean, nugget and boomerang from Australia, and voodoo and zombie from Africa are all examples. With new words to describe all these things, English began evolving into a much larger scale language, suitable to many people of the Earth. So, because explorers not only spread the English language all over the Earth, but also returned with new words, this period in time had the most profound effect on the English language and helped it evolve the most.
I believe that chapter 7, The Age of the Dictionary, had the most significant impact on the English language. With the continual invention of new words, such as vocabulary, bonanza, and jobbernowl, the dictionary standardized and consolidated the language. It offered set, official spellings and definitions of words, elevating the language to an established entity. The creation of the diction offered uniformity to a once widely varied and unorganized language, and it is at this point that it truly became the English language. English is based in its widely diverse roots, from the Angles to the Australians. However, as individual words, each English word is really a French word or a Caribbean word. The consolidation of all these words, including specified spelling and definitions, is what transformed the many varied, individual words into one, uniform language.
When i saw the video, Chapter 6 English and Empire, left me, thinking it had the biggest on the English language. After English had already been associated as the language of science, Shakespeare, and the bible, it eventually started to spread. As Britain went around, attempting to colonize and claim different parts of the word as its own, English became more frequent around the world. They would then diffuse the cultures of the foreign lands into the British culture, combining vocabulary from different parts of the world. From the Caribbean, words such as canoe and barbecue were added and from India, crimson and yoga became English words. This "chapter" in history had one of the greatest affects on the English language because they were adding words from all around the world, creating a connection. The beauty of the English language is that the more it spreads, the different places it spreads to, only allows it to adapt more, bringing in many words. The English language is always expanding because of it.
I believe that chapter 6 of ''the history of english'' had the biggest effect on the english language. This is so because of william shakespeare. the writters of the dictionary would use words from his writtings to put in the dictionary. Shakespeare invented useful words such as ''eyeball'' refering to the human eye and ''hob nob'' which is a traditional British type of oat biscuit similar to Anzac biscuits. During shakespeares time he created over 2000 words. shakespeare showed the world that english ''was a rich, vibrent language with limitless expressive and emotional power''.
I believe that Chapter 6 had the most profound effect on the English language because the British Empire traveled all over the world. In these travels they gained knowledge and words from all over the world this helped English adapt and expanded the languages vocabulary. Words such as barbecue, found from Caribbean culture have shaped modern English. This also helps English become interconnected with other cultures. This is why i believe it had the most profound effect on the English language.
The chapter in the history of England that had the most profound effect on the English language would be "Anglo Saxon". This was the first chapter and it is where the Romans left England and the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes moved in . With only Latin from when the Romans were there, there came a more useful language with the Anglo Saxons. Words such as house, woman, loaf, four of the days of the week, and werewolf. Then the Christian missionaries came which was a big hit. They brought words such as bishop and font. Then the Vikings came with words such as ransack and die as well as give and take. Because this was the first time a language was really used this chapter made the most profound effect on the English language.
ReplyDeleteI feel that Chapter V (The English of Science) had the most profound effect on the English language. This is the most profound to me because of the wide extent of the scientific discoveries in the 1600's, which is proven in the chapter by the confusion of the scientists at their meetings as they struggled to communicate with the underdeveloped English that was lacking terms such as gravity or electricity.
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ReplyDeleteI felt that Chapter I (Anglo Saxon) had the most influence on English today because in this time period, many of the words were derived, which we use in our modern times today. In the beginning, while the Romans left England, others, such as Jutes, Saxons, etc., came. The Anglo Saxons brought in a more advantageous language, such as words for loaf, the four days of the week, woman, etc. After this, missionaries came who brought in other words, such as bishop. And then the Vikings brought in words such as give and take. This was the first time words were used, which were not the usual Latin words, which brought together the English language, which is why Chapter I had the most influence on this language.
In my opinion, Chapter 9, Internet Language, has effected English the most. Because of the Internet, people could communicate ideas, invent new words, and send them others. New trends were set, such as abbreviations (lol, mho, btw) and shortened conversations(PersonA:gtg PersonB:c ya l8er). Before the internet, English was only modified through speaking, but now, it is still being changed when we type. English also spread throughout the world because of easy access, and then people modified English to their liking wherever they lived. It is also the most impact on English because in today's world, developing countries rely on the internet, and with all that access to English, people are bound to modify it in time. In conclusion, after the Internet, English was spread to many parts of the world and was effected because many people modified. People would modify it because of how accessible it was and how could easily communicate their ideas with each other.
ReplyDeleteI think that Chapter 6 was the most influential because a lot of words from that time period are still used today such as barbecue and canoe. It also added a lot of foreign words to the English language such as yoga and voodoo. It made English a more well-rounded language because it included words that came from every part of the world that an English explorer went to. This gave English a connection to different parts of the world and allowed it to spread. Even though English was much different than the other languages the influence of the other languages did give it a commonality. I think Chapter 6 shows why English has become such a world wide language. Chapter 10 also makes very good points. The thing that distinguishes English is that it will forever be changing. It will adapt just as the world does and will never stop adapting. This is true for all languages and the dominant languages will continue to change over time. If something stays the same it probably won't last very long.
ReplyDeleteChapter 6, English and Empire, had the most profound effect on the English language. During the time of Chapter 6, the British Empire was expanding all over the world and spreading their control. By doing this, the English language mingled with many other languages throughout the globe. English gained words such from other regional languages that impact society even today. These words include "barbecue" from the Caribbean, and "yoga" from India. By gaining influences from countries all over the world, the British Empire of chapter 6 had the most profound effect on the English language.
ReplyDeleteI think that Chapter 7, "The Age of the Dictionary" had the most profound effect on the English language because new words were constantly being invented and expanded the English vocabulary enormously. Dr. Johnson created the Dictionary of the English Language which contained 42,773 words which meant that even if people weren't able to read they could still be understood by others. Words kept being invented leading to the Oxford English Dictionary which is still being revised to this day. No one can stop people from making up new words and being creative which is still true to this day because we use words that are understood by others such as "ratchet" "triflin" and "twerk". What this means is that this age has proven to be true because new words are constantly being created and the English language as a whole can never stop growing.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, chapter seven had the most profound impact on the English language because it established the official way that words in the language are to be used. It consolidated the language so that there was a set standard to follow, such as in spelling. This was especially necessary as the invention of new words such as “restaurant”, “coupon”, and “flair” continued at a rapid pace, making it necessary to determine the definitive specification for their use. Without the dictionary, people would use the language differently and communication would be more difficult due to the lack of such a standard.
ReplyDeleteI think that Chapter 6, English and Empire, had the most impact on the English Language. As, the English Empire began to expand to all parts of the world, it adapted and added words from all the different countries. Picking up words like "canoe" and "barbecue" from the Caribbean. It also adapted words like "crimson" and "bungalow" from India, and "nugget" from Australia.This lead to English being a more diverse language which later helped it become the global language that it is today. Borrowing and adapting words from different parts of the world, made English a more diverse and versatile language, which is why it is a global language today. The words that were adapted during that time period, are still used today.
ReplyDeleteBy establishing official spellings and definitions in the creation of the first English dictionary, English really became English. It had standard syntax which could efficiently unite all English speakers in a proficient usage of the language. "Casino" "lager" and even "bonanza" now all could be communicated in the same manner and understood without as much confusion. (And if one was still confused, he or she could look it up in the useful new dictionary). Dictionaries are still incredibly useful today as English is constantly evolving and new words are still being invented. These books ensure an easier understanding and more unified phraseology of English.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Chapter II, The Norman Conquest had the most profound impact throughout the history of the English language with it's significant influence on both spoken and written forms. While Latin continued to resonate strongly within the church, the English language began to develop and spread throughout the remaining populace among those who were not as religiously involved or didn't have the means to access formal education where latin was prevalent. People like farmers began to embrace and cultivate simpler vernacular such as swine, cow and sheep with the French building upon those terms with their mutton, beef and pork equivalent. From the Normans, the English language absorbed all and all about 10,000 new words of which are still commonly used in daily applications today such as taste, proud, fruit and war. It's here in Chapter II that the English language begins to adapt and appeal to a more diverse audience from the poor and less educated to the rich and powerful by taking on a more congenial presence through the spoken word. In this way, even if a person lacked the skills to read and write the language, they could still comprehend the language through speech and auditory means. Then by the conclusion of the Hundred Years war against France, English came out on top as the language of power to gain ever more influence and attraction in it's expanse.
ReplyDeleteI believe the most important chapter in"The History of English" was Chapter 6, English and Empire,because of its profound effect on the English language. The roman conquest helped spread the English language all across the globe. This conquest helped expand the English language as well as expose it to others. Through their conquest they left their mark on every corner of the globe and that mark flourished into a forced acceptance of the language of their oppressors. Most major languages spread through war and claiming of land in their countries name. Words that we got from this were canoe, barbecue, and yoga which are very common words in society today. Through forceful acceptance, and a dominating conquest by the Roman Empire, English has made many improvements and has impacted our world greatly.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the most influential chapter in the clip, "The History of English" was Chapter 1, Anglo-Saxon. The rest of the chapters would not have occurred without this base for the language. The Anglos, Saxons, and even the Jutes helped create a foundation for the language that we speak today. They created simple words that could help someone understand basic things such as "house" and "loaf". These words are words that are still used today to be able to communicate with other English speakers. Following the Anglo-Saxons were the missionaries from the Christian church that added the Latin part of the English language by adding words such as "bishop" and "font". After a little while, the Vikings came in and added words such as "give" and "take" along with the war like words. These three sections of the beginning of the English language give the basis of the language that future people will rely on. Therefore, I believe that the first chapter gave the most profound effect on the English language.
ReplyDeleteChapter 7, the Age of the Dictionary, had the most profound effect on the English language. This chapter set a foundation for the formal definition and spelling of words so that when speaking or writing to someone, people could be on the same page on the understanding of what's being said. Dr. Johnson wrote The Dictionary of the English Language. This dictionary contained 42,773 identified words, many of which are still used today. Words continued to be developed and added to the language, leading to the writing of the Oxford English Dictionary. This dictionary is continuously being updated and revised because words are still getting made up and added to the language, such as selfie. The production of made up words can't be stopped, and this chapter established a way to record words and their definition(s) to help others communicate and understand the English language better. This chapter benefited people by developing a method to formally set words' spelling and definition that continues to be used modern-day, although modified, thus making Chapter 6 the most influential on the English language.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Chapter 6 is the most influential on the English language. With the title of English & Empire, explorers from Britain went all over the world colonizing different areas. In the Caribbean the words barbecue and canoe were introduced to the English language. India gave us the word yoga while Africa gave the words voodoo and zombie. In Australia, the words nugget and boomerang were developed into the English language. With the spread of the English language using words from all over the world, the English language spread and became a language many places began to develop. Overall, chapter 6 affects the language the most by spreading it around the world with ideas from all over the world.
ReplyDeleteI believe that chapter 6, English and Empire, had the most profound effect on the English language. Explorers from Britain travelled the globe forming colonies in various countries. In these different colonies all over the world the English explorers learned many words to add to their growing language. The word nugget came from Australia, as well as barbecue and canoe from the Caribbean. Because new words were being added to the English language, people could communicate more clearly and give a more specific meaning to what they were saying. The English language influenced other countries as well, and it was spread to different parts of the globe. This allowed English to be a more universal language, and a language that was influenced by all parts of the world.Overall, English explorers traveling the globe allowed English to grow and transform into the dominant language that it is today.
ReplyDeleteI believe that chapter six, English and Empire, had the most profound effect on the English language. During this period, explorers from Britain began traveling around the world, establishing colonies in regions all across the globe. With many people in these colonies, along with new objects and ideas, English began to have many new additions of words. Barbeque and canoe from the Caribbean, nugget and boomerang from Australia, and voodoo and zombie from Africa are all examples. With new words to describe all these things, English began evolving into a much larger scale language, suitable to many people of the Earth. So, because explorers not only spread the English language all over the Earth, but also returned with new words, this period in time had the most profound effect on the English language and helped it evolve the most.
ReplyDeleteI believe that chapter 7, The Age of the Dictionary, had the most significant impact on the English language. With the continual invention of new words, such as vocabulary, bonanza, and jobbernowl, the dictionary standardized and consolidated the language. It offered set, official spellings and definitions of words, elevating the language to an established entity. The creation of the diction offered uniformity to a once widely varied and unorganized language, and it is at this point that it truly became the English language. English is based in its widely diverse roots, from the Angles to the Australians. However, as individual words, each English word is really a French word or a Caribbean word. The consolidation of all these words, including specified spelling and definitions, is what transformed the many varied, individual words into one, uniform language.
ReplyDeleteWhen i saw the video, Chapter 6 English and Empire, left me, thinking it had the biggest on the English language. After English had already been associated as the language of science, Shakespeare, and the bible, it eventually started to spread. As Britain went around, attempting to colonize and claim different parts of the word as its own, English became more frequent around the world. They would then diffuse the cultures of the foreign lands into the British culture, combining vocabulary from different parts of the world. From the Caribbean, words such as canoe and barbecue were added and from India, crimson and yoga became English words. This "chapter" in history had one of the greatest affects on the English language because they were adding words from all around the world, creating a connection. The beauty of the English language is that the more it spreads, the different places it spreads to, only allows it to adapt more, bringing in many words. The English language is always expanding because of it.
ReplyDeleteI believe that chapter 6 of ''the history of english'' had the biggest effect on the english language. This is so because of william shakespeare. the writters of the dictionary would use words from his writtings to put in the dictionary. Shakespeare invented useful words such as ''eyeball'' refering to the human eye and ''hob nob'' which is a traditional British type of oat biscuit similar to Anzac biscuits. During shakespeares time he created over 2000 words. shakespeare showed the world that english ''was a rich, vibrent language with limitless expressive and emotional power''.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Chapter 6 had the most profound effect on the English language because the British Empire traveled all over the world. In these travels they gained knowledge and words from all over the world this helped English adapt and expanded the languages vocabulary. Words such as barbecue, found from Caribbean culture have shaped modern English. This also helps English become interconnected with other cultures. This is why i believe it had the most profound effect on the English language.
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