In “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess, what fictional slang mixes Russian, English, and Cockney?
Nadsat
Newspeak
Parseltongue
Klingon
Nadsat is a fictional slang created by Anthony Burgess for his novel “A Clockwork Orange.” It’s a blend of modified Slavic words, English, and Cockney rhyming slang, serving as the language of the youth in the dystopian society of the novel.
Which language was developed by Ursula K. Le Guin for the inhabitants of Earthsea?
Hardic
Trigedasleng
Gnommish
Valyrian
Hardic is the language of the archipelago of Earthsea in Ursula K. Le Guin’s fantasy series. It is used in magic and spellcasting throughout the series, reflecting Le Guin’s interest in linguistics and the power of language.
What is the artificial language created by Suzette Haden Elgin for feminist science fiction?
Láadan
Klingon
Dothraki
Sindarin
Láadan is a constructed language created by Suzette Haden Elgin for her science fiction series “Native Tongue.” It was designed to express the perceptions and experiences of women, highlighting the linguistic relativity hypothesis.
In the book “Watership Down” by Richard Adams, what is the language called that is used by the rabbits?
Lapine
Elvish
Navi
Fremen
Lapine is the fictional language created by Richard Adams for the rabbits in “Watership Down.” It includes words for various concepts important to rabbit life, adding depth to the rabbit characters and their culture.
Which language is spoken by the High Elves in the universe of “The Elder Scrolls”?
Dunmeris
Altmeris
Tamrielic
Daedric
Altmeris is the language of the High Elves, or Altmer, in “The Elder Scrolls” series of action role-playing video games. It represents the ancient and noble lineage of the High Elves, featuring in lore and inscriptions throughout the game world.
What fictional language was invented by Louise Cooper in her “Time Master” trilogy?
Atlantean
Terran
Yan
Merithian
Merithian is a fictional language created by Louise Cooper for her “Time Master” trilogy. It serves as the ancient and mystical language used in magical rites and ancient texts within the fantasy series.
In “The Kingkiller Chronicle” by Patrick Rothfuss, what is the language of the Adem?
Siaru
Ademic
Yllish
Tema
Ademic is the language of the Adem people in “The Kingkiller Chronicle” series. It is characterized by its use of hand gestures alongside spoken words to convey meaning, reflecting the Adem’s emphasis on expression and precision.
Which language was constructed by Gene Roddenberry for the “Star Trek” series, intended for the inhabitants of Vulcan?
Klingon
Vulcan
Romulan
Ferengi
Vulcan is a constructed language developed for the Vulcan species in the “Star Trek” universe. While not as extensively developed as Klingon, elements of Vulcan language and culture are pivotal to the series’ exploration of logic and emotion.
What language do the giants speak in “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling?
Gobbledegook
Giantish
Troll
Parseltongue
Giantish is the language spoken by giants in the “Harry Potter” series. It is mentioned in the books, underscoring the magical diversity of Rowling’s universe, though the language itself is not extensively explored.
In the “Hyperion Cantos” by Dan Simmons, what is the language of the Ousters?
Ouster Standard
TechnoCore
Hegemony
Allspeak
Ouster Standard is the language spoken by the Ousters in Dan Simmons’ “Hyperion Cantos.” The Ousters, a branch of humanity that has evolved separately in space, have their own language, reflecting their unique culture and technological advancements.
What is the name of the constructed language used by the Na’vi in James Cameron’s “Avatar”?
Na’vi
Pandoran
Eywa
Unobtanium
The Na’vi language was created by linguist Paul Frommer for the inhabitants of Pandora in the film “Avatar.” It features a unique phonetic system and grammar, designed to sound alien yet pronounceable by the actors.
Which of the following languages is not a creation of J.R.R. Tolkien?
Sindarin
High Valyrian
Quenya
Tengwar
High Valyrian is a fictional language created by George R.R. Martin for the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series and later developed by David J. Peterson for “Game of Thrones.” It is not a Tolkien creation, unlike Sindarin, Quenya, and Tengwar, the latter being a script rather than a language.
In “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis, which language is used by the creatures and inhabitants of Narnia?
Narnian
Old Narnian
Aslanic
Telmarine
Old Narnian is the language spoken by the creatures and original inhabitants of Narnia. It represents a connection to the old ways and magic of the land before the Telmarine conquest.
What language did Marc Okrand develop for the “Star Trek” series, used by an ancient Vulcan philosophical sect?
Romulan
Klingon
Vulcan
Ancient Vulcan
Marc Okrand developed the Vulcan language for the “Star Trek” series, including Ancient Vulcan, which is used by the followers of the ancient Vulcan philosopher Surak. It’s part of the rich linguistic tapestry of the “Star Trek” universe.
Which language is spoken by the magical creatures called Elves in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling?
Parseltongue
Gobbledegook
Mermish
Elvish
Elvish is mentioned as a language spoken by house-elves in the “Harry Potter” series. However, it’s worth noting that Rowling did not develop it into a full-fledged language like some of the other examples in this quiz; it is more of a reference than a fully realized language system.
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, which language is considered the ancient and classical tongue of the Elves?
Quenya
Sindarin
Khuzdul
Black Speech
Quenya is often referred to as the Elven tongue or High-elven, representing the ancient and classical language of the Elves, especially those of the Noldorin clan. Tolkien, a philologist, developed it with a grammar and vocabulary inspired by Finnish.
Which fictional language is spoken by the inhabitants of the planet Klingon in the “Star Trek” universe?
Vulcan
Dothraki
Klingon
Na’vi
The Klingon language (tlhIngan Hol) was developed for the “Star Trek” series, first appearing in the movie “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” (1979). It was later expanded by linguist Marc Okrand, becoming one of the most fully realized fictional languages.
In “The Lord of the Rings” series, which language is primarily used by the Dwarves?
Entish
Khuzdul
Westron
Adûnaic
Khuzdul is the secret and guarded language of the Dwarves in Tolkien’s universe, with its sounds and structure inspired by Semitic languages. It is rarely spoken in the presence of outsiders.
Which language is created by George R.R. Martin for the Dothraki people in “A Song of Ice and Fire”?
High Valyrian
Dothraki
Skroth
Old Tongue
While initially only featuring a few words in Martin’s novels, the Dothraki language was fully developed by linguist David J. Peterson for the television adaptation of “Game of Thrones,” becoming a complex language with its own grammar and vocabulary.
In the universe of “Dune” by Frank Herbert, which language is a blend of Arabic, Hungarian, Slavic, and other languages?
Chakobsa
Gom Jabbar
Galach
Fremen
Chakobsa is a fictional language in the “Dune” universe, often referred to as the “battle language” used by several cultures within the series, noted for its complexity and blend of multiple real-world languages.
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