Question
What was a significant factor that contributed to the standardization of English during the Early Modern English period?(1 point)
Responses
A) The invention of the printing press, the works of William Shakespeare and the widespread use of the King James Bible.
A) The invention of the printing press, the works of William Shakespeare and the widespread use of the King James Bible.
B) The Renaissance, which revived interest in classical knowledge.
B) The Renaissance, which revived interest in classical knowledge.
C)The Great Vowel Shift, which altered the pronunciation of English vowels.
C)The Great Vowel Shift, which altered the pronunciation of English vowels.
D) All of the above.
Responses
A) The invention of the printing press, the works of William Shakespeare and the widespread use of the King James Bible.
A) The invention of the printing press, the works of William Shakespeare and the widespread use of the King James Bible.
B) The Renaissance, which revived interest in classical knowledge.
B) The Renaissance, which revived interest in classical knowledge.
C)The Great Vowel Shift, which altered the pronunciation of English vowels.
C)The Great Vowel Shift, which altered the pronunciation of English vowels.
D) All of the above.
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The correct answer is **D) All of the above.**
Each of the factors mentioned contributed to the standardization of English during the Early Modern English period. The invention of the printing press helped disseminate texts in a more uniform manner, while Shakespeare's plays and the King James Bible established certain language conventions. The Renaissance's revival of classical knowledge also influenced the development of English, and the Great Vowel Shift altered pronunciation standards. Therefore, all these factors played a significant role in the standardization of English.
Each of the factors mentioned contributed to the standardization of English during the Early Modern English period. The invention of the printing press helped disseminate texts in a more uniform manner, while Shakespeare's plays and the King James Bible established certain language conventions. The Renaissance's revival of classical knowledge also influenced the development of English, and the Great Vowel Shift altered pronunciation standards. Therefore, all these factors played a significant role in the standardization of English.
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