Constructed Languages in Fantasy and Fiction

The video explores constructed languages (conlangs) like Dothraki, Na'vi, Klingon, and Elvish, highlighting their vocabulary, grammar, and evolution. It discusses how real languages change over time and how conlangs mimic this process. The video also covers the complexity and exceptions in languages, emphasizing that modern conlangs are developed enough to be spoken, unlike Tolkien's Elvish, which was more of a hobby.

Which of the following is NOT a constructed language mentioned in the introduction?

• Dothraki

• Na'vi

• Klingon

• Esperanto

What is a key feature that distinguishes a real language from a simple code or slang?

• Cultural references

• Presence of grammar

• Ease of learning

• Number of words

How many words did the Na'vi language initially start with?

• 500

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 1,500

What is the Elvish word for 'washed'?

• sinte

• allune

• ista

• allu

Which of the following is an example of language change over time?

• Dothraki being used in a TV series

• Na'vi being expanded by fans

• Klingon becoming more popular

• Latin evolving into French and Spanish

In the evolution of Elvish, what did the word 'kwendi' change to among the Teleri?

• kindi

• pendi

• sog

• suc

Which Elvish variety has the word 'suc' for 'drink'?

• Teleri

• Sindarin

• Quenya

• Avari

What is a characteristic of real languages that Tolkien incorporated into Elvish?

• Perfect logical structure

• No exceptions

• Irregular verb conjugations

• Fixed vocabulary

Why is Elvish considered more of a sketch than a complete language?

• It is not used in movies

• It has no grammar

• It lacks a large vocabulary

• It was a hobby for Tolkien

Which modern conlang is developed enough to have a translation of 'Hamlet'?

• Dothraki

• Elvish

• Klingon

• Na'vi