Speech and Language Flashcards
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What are phonemes?
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The fundamental sounds of language
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What gene plays a large role in communication?
A
foxheadP2 (FOXP2)
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What are morphemes?
A
Smallest meaningful units of words, composed of phonemes
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What is syntax?
A
Systematic patterns of words that conform to grammar
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What are semantics?
A
The meaning associated with words and sentences
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What is prosody?
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The cadence and intonation of speech
