Language Terms

Question 1

System of arbitrary symbols that permit communication of thoughts, ideas, emotions

Answer 1

Language

Question 2

Loss of ability for spoken & written language

Answer 2

Aphasia

Question 3

Loss of the ability to read when no visual impairment exists

Answer 3

Alexia

Question 4

Loss of the ability to write when no motor impairment exists

Answer 4

Agraphia

Question 5

Language errors due to word or sound substitution

Answer 5

Paraphasia

Question 6

Substitution of one word for another (e.g., fork for spoon)

Answer 6

Semantic Paraphasia

Question 7

Substitution of one sound for another (e.g., moon for spoon)

Answer 7

Phonemic Paraphasia

Question 8

Creation of meaningless words (e.g., woon for spoon)

Answer 8

Neologism

Question 9

The meaning or the interpretation of a word, sentence or other language form (e.g., language lexicon)

Answer 9

Semantics

Question 10

System of rules implicit in language, viewed as a mech for generating sentences

Answer 10

Syntax

Question 11

Tone, inflection, volume of words & sentences that add meaning to language

Answer 11

Prosody