Linguistics lesson 1

Which subfield of linguistics studies sounds?

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Syntax
• Morphology

What is the relationship between language and communication?

• Language is a set of sounds or words with meaning
• Language is the primary way in which people communicate
• Language is used to interact socially and emotionally
• All of the above

What is the role of language when it is used to persuade someone to accept an idea?

• Descriptive
• Evaluative
• Emotive
• Persuasive

What is the definition of language according to Zadeh?

• Language is a system of signs (In Greek times)
• Language is a systematic tool for conveying ideas or feelings by using agreed signs, sounds, gestures, or signs that contain understandable meanings
• Language is a means of communication (common definition)
• Language is a means of communication between members of society in the form of sound symbols produced by human speech tools (Gorys Keraf)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language?

• Language is a systematic, human trait
• Language is dynamic
• Language is arbitrary
• Language is a form of social behavior

What is the role of language when it is used to express emotion?

• Descriptive
• Evaluative
• Emotive
• Evocative

What is the role of language when it is used to constitute an action?

• Descriptive
• Evaluative
• Performative
• Emotive

What is the role of language when it is used to evoke an emotional response in an audience?

• Evocative
• Emotive
• Evaluative
• Descriptive

What is the definition of language according to Owen?

• Language is a system of signs (In Greek times)
• Language is a means of communication (common definition)
• Language is a means of communication between members of society in the form of sound symbols produced by human speech tools
• Language is a means of communication between members of society in the form of sound symbols produced by human speech tools (Gorys Keraf)

What is the definition of language?

• Language is a systematic tool for conveying ideas or feelings by using agreed signs, sounds, gestures, or signs that contain understandable meanings (Zadeh 1975; Tsong 2018)
• Language is a means of communication (common definition)
• Language is a system of signs (In Greek times)
• Language is a means of communication between members of society in the form of sound symbols produced by human speech tools (Gorys Keraf)