Please hurry! I will give you free points if you answer and name brainliest! 1. English is the most widely used language in the world, thus becoming the world’s lingua franca.

A. Define the term “lingua franca.”

B. Identify and describe ONE historical factor that contributed to the worldwide use of English.

C. Identify and explain TWO examples that show how globalization is contributing to English becoming the
world’s lingua franca.

2. At the same time that English is solidifying its role as the world's premier lingua franca, lesser-used minority languages (such as Welsh, Basque, and Inuktitut) are undergoing revival..

Discuss three distinct factors promoting the revival of minority languages in the face of globalization.