Early Modern English

Early Modern English (1500-1800)

English Renaissance-Added 10,000-20,000 words to English lexicon-Inspired vernacular liturgy

Printing Press Manutlus- 1st printer to come up with smaller, portable books-Books were more accessible & language spread

Jamestown settelement exposed England to new cultures and language dialects

1450

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Researching Early Modern English has provided me helpful background knowledge in understanding the English language. Similarly, it taught me how fragile language is, shifting and changing due to current events. Because of this, it is important for me to teach my students language by combining it with real world events,past and present. Additionally, seeing how much language alters, I will stay up to date with my students' language and will allow them to express themeselves in their unique styles and dialects when appropriate in the classropm.

English ReformationLanguage began to develop without the influence of foreign nations

William Shakespeare writes his 1st play!-Incorporates unique and vivid ways of expression**Influences how we view the world**

Summary of Early Modern English!

Robert Cawdrey's "Table Alphabeticall"- 1st English dictionary -organized singular form of language

1607

William Tyndale's Translation of "The Bible"

Book of Common Prayers is Published

1611

King James published "The Bible"-its language and imagery influenced culture and literature

1755

Influential People& Events

THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT -Changes of pronounciation in verbs, pronouns, nouns, and adjectives. -Major changes in long vowel sound