Where Did The Pirate Accent Come From?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which actor is credited with popularizing the pirate accent in the 1950 film adaptation of Treasure Island?
Geoffrey Rush
Orlando Bloom
Robert Newton
Johnny Depp
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What region in England is known for its influence on the pirate accent?
The Scottish Highlands
The Lake District
The West Country
The Midlands
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which famous pirate was born in Devonshire and became a privateer by the age of 18?
Blackbeard
Captain Kidd
Henry Morgan
Sir Francis Drake
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What pronoun did English pirates often use instead of 'you'?
Y'all
Thou
Thee
Ye
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pirate speech?
Complex grammar rules
Southern drawl
Use of 'ye' instead of 'you'
Use of 'be' instead of 'is'
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term was used in the 18th century to direct a sailor's attention to an approaching ship?
Ahoy
Avast
Yo Ho Ho
Shiver Me Timbers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which social class predominantly influenced the language of Buccaneers?
Royalty
Upper class
Middle class
Lower class
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