English Stew: English 11/12

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

English 11/12

Tonight, please answer the questions on "I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud". Also, please complete the Poetic Review Sheet to the best of your ability. Most of the terms you should be familiar with, but there will be a few terms that we have not yet covered in class. Remember, the vocabulary quiz is on Friday.

Why English Stew?

Why call this blog English Stew? Well, I've always thought that the English language is very much like a stew - thick, hearty, and satisfying! Its ingredients are a mixture of all the other languages and cultures with which it has come into contact over the past 1500 years: from the invading Germanic and Scandinavian tribes to the Norman French conquerors to more far-flung groups met during the age of exploration and colonization. Used by over a billion people every day, it is the international language of commerce. English is also vast - a truly global dish with one of the most extensive vocabularies of all the world's languages. It is estimated that over 25,000 new words are added each year (that's about 70 a day). The power and popularity of our language stems from this dynamism and flexibility. No bite is ever the same!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

English 11/12

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