Introduction Flashcards
1
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What is language?
A
It is a code, a symbol of words, arranged in syntax, arbitrary in meaning, and is used in communication. (Celce Murcia)
2
Q
The study of language beyond words.
A
Pragmatics
3
Q
The nuances in language is our ________.
A
identity
4
Q
It is the creation of new words.
A
Coinage
5
Q
In imperative sentences, the assumed subject is ___.
A
“you”
6
Q
It changes the definition of a word from a positive meaning to a negative one.
A
Pejoration
7
Q
These are words with many meanings.
A
Polysemy
8
Q
It changes the definition of a word from a negative meaning to a positive one.
A
Amelioration
