The Evolution and Usage of 'Thou' and 'You' in English

The Evolution and Usage of 'Thou' and 'You' in English

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the historical and modern usage of 'thou', 'thee', and 'you'. It explains the differences between these terms in early modern English, including their formal and informal uses, subject and object forms, and verb conjugations. The video also discusses why God is referred to as 'thou' in the Bible and highlights regions and groups where these terms are still used today.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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