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Norman invasion of England its influence on English language and literature
Objectives to refresh the knowledge of the Norman invasion of England to trace its influence on the development of the English language to study its impact on the history of English literature
Watch the film about the Battle of Hastings
Read aloud the definition and guess the word. Pronounce the word and translate it.
A brother related through one parent only
half-brother
A high-ranking priest in charge of all the churches and priests in a large area
bishop
A leg or arm of a person or animal, or the wing of a bird
limb
A long narrow raised part of a surface
ridge
A man of noble rank trained to fight, especially on horseback; a man who has the title Sir, given to him by the King or Queen
knight
A nobleman of the highest rank outside the royal family
duke
A part of the body or clothing of a holy person, or something that belonged to him/her which is kept and respected after their death
relic
A solemn promise
oath
A sound of suffering, worry, complaint, or disapproval, which is made in a deep voice
groan
A thick heavy stick, used as a weapon
club
A wild high cry, usually resulting from anger, excitement, or fear
shriek
A woman who is in control; a woman loved by a man
mistress
Leading to a clear result; putting an end to doubt; unquestionable
decisive
Military activity against an enemy; war
warfare
Provided with horses to ride on; on horseback
mounted
Remarkably or surprisingly unexpectedly
startlingly
Soldiers who fight on foot
infantry
The group of people in certain countries who are of the highest social class and have titles; the aristocracy
nobility
The state of great disorder
confusion
Thick woven cloth with a picture or design, usually hung on walls
tapestry
Tired out
exhausted
To come or bring together (again) for a shared purpose or effort
to rally
To cover partly and go beyond it
to overlap
To face bravely or threateningly
to confront
To know again someone or something one has seen, heard, or experienced before
to recognize
To make completely wet; to put as much liquid as possible into
to saturate
To rush in an attack
to charge
To seriously damage (especially a person’s body) by removing a part
to mutilate
Usual or habitual; established by custom
customary
Very closely packed or crowded together
densely
Describe the position of peasants after the Norman conquest
Could William the Conqueror and his barons speak English? No, they couldn’t
What language did they speak? Norman-French
How did they treat Anglo-Saxon? It was neglected by them.
What was the official language of the state? Norman-French
How many languages were spoken in the Norman times? Three: Norman-French, Latin and Anglo-Saxon
Name the classes that used Norman-French Nobility Latin Clergy Anglo-Saxon Townsfolk and country-folk
What can you tell about the centres of learning and education in Norman England?
Comment on the state of the English language after the Norman conquest.
How is the Norman-French influence on the English language connected with the names of domestic animals?
Name the Norman- French word denoting meat of the following domestic animals.
ox beef
sheep mutton
calf veal
pig pork
How is the Norman- French influence on the English language connected with synonyms?
Find the synonym of the English word tracing its origin to the Norman- French language
start commence
go on continue
withdraw disengage
meet encounter
sell vend
buy purchase
freedom liberty
fairness justice
Name the literary genre(s) used by each social class in the Norman times Nobility Romances Clergy Moralizing tales Townsfolk Fabliaus and fables Harvest songs, Country-folk mowing songs, spinning and weaving songs, ballads
Read the definition and name the genre
Lyrical poem with a love story about a brave knight and his lady romance
A funny story about townsfolk fabliau
A short story that teaches a lesson or truth with animals for characters fable
A short narrative in verse with the refrain following each stanza accompanied by musical instruments and dancing ballad
A short story with a guidance on how to live one’s life teaching the reader what is good or bad moralizing tale
What ballads were the most popular?
The most popular ballads were those about Robin Hood.
What did the old ballads say about the time when Robin Hood lived?
What can you tell about Robin Hood as a man and a character ?

