Language Flashcards
1
Q
Benefits of Language
A
- interaction with community
- shape identity
- can communicate abstract ideas/concepts
2
Q
Phonemes
A
Specific sound
> no meaning
Ex) /A/ = a (table), a_e (bake)
3
Q
Morphemes
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Units of Speech (words)
> has meaning/ structure
Ex) friendship (ship being morpheme)
4
Q
Content of Morpheme
A
Can be defined
> subject or action
5
Q
Function of Morpheme
A
Explanation
> the, a
6
Q
Syntax
A
How words are organized
7
Q
Deep structure of Syntax
A
Meaning
8
Q
Surface structure
A
Organization
9
Q
Extralinguistics
A
Tone of voice
Body language
Facial expression