LING102: A HIstory of English

History
A selection of flashcards detailing several points in the history of English.

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Front What are some of the criticisms of the family tree diagram of IE languages?
Back It doesn't show interaction between languages of different branches e.g. Latin in EnglishIt doesn't show the creations of creoles.
Tags Indo-European languages
Front What events led to the rise of the use of English in ME?
Back Loss of NormandyThe Hundred Years' WarThe PlagueThe Peasants' Revolt
Tags English Middle
Front Shibboleths
Back Features of speech that give away someone's accent e.g. 'bath'
Tags English Present-Day
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