Mga Teorya na Pinagmulan ng Wika Flashcards
1
Q
What is a THEORY?
A
scientific study of different beliefs that have a basis but have not been fully proven
2
Q
What is the BOW-WOW theory about?
A
imitation of nature and animals
3
Q
What is the DING-DONG theory based on?
A
onomatopoeia
4
Q
What is the POOH-POOH theory about?
A
emotional responses
5
Q
Where did the TA-RA-RA-BOOM-DE-AY theory originate from?
A
rituals
6
Q
What is the SING-SONG theory?
A
first words were long and musical
7
Q
What religious scripture does the TOWER OF BABEL come from?
A
Genesis 11:1-9
8
Q
What is the YO-HE-HO theory?
A
grunts from heavy work, calls for assistance
9
Q
What is the TA-TA theory
A
hand gestures translated into tongue movement
10
Q
What linguist was involved with the yo-he-ho theory?
A
AS Diamond
