Speech and Reading - glossary Flashcards
1
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What is orthography?
A
The study of word letters and word spellings
2
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What is phonology?
A
The study of sounds of words and parts of words
3
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What are semantics?
A
Meaning conveyed by words, phrases and sentences
4
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What is a lexicon?
A
The vocabulary and knowledge of a language e.g. vocabulary of a person
5
Q
What is prosody?
A
The rhythm, stress and intonation of speech - provides important important beyond a sentence’s literal word meaning
6
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What are syntax?
A
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
7
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What is morphology?
A
The study of the internal structure of words
8
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What is discourse?
A
Refers to the areas of written, spoken and signed communication, whether formal (debate) or informal (conversation)
