Modern Runic Writing System Concepts

Modern Runic Writing System Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video introduces a new runic alphabet, the Younger Futhorc, designed for writing modern English. It explains the need for this system due to limitations in the old Futhorc, such as the absence of certain sounds. The video outlines three main rules for writing: write how you speak, write in a stressed manner, and avoid using runes for slurred sounds. It discusses modifications made to runes to fit modern English, maintaining authenticity where possible. The video also provides a detailed explanation of individual runes and their sounds, followed by a practical application through a storytelling example.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Younger Futhorc?

To replace the Latin alphabet

To write modern English using runes

To create a new language

To preserve ancient languages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't modern English be written using the old Futhorc?

It has too many runes

It is too complex

It is not phonetic

It lacks a rune for the 'uh' sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first rule for writing with the new runic system?

Write how it sounds

Write how others speak

Write how you speak

Write how you think

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should the word 'photograph' be written according to the new rules?

Fotograf

Fotograph

Photograph

Fotograaf

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'tweaked' mean in the context of runes?

Repurposed

Untouched

Slightly modified

Completely changed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sound does the rune 'ra' represent?

Ga

Er

Fa

Ra

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What flexibility does the new system offer regarding runes?

Use only one rune per sound

Use any rune for any sound

Use runes interchangeably for similar sounds

No flexibility

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the story example, how is the word 'dog' written?

Dawg

Daug

Dog

Dag