Meaning vs. Grammar

Meaning vs. Grammar

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the distinction between meaning and grammar level effects in language processing, focusing on pronoun usage and ambiguity. It discusses experiments using Disney characters to illustrate how English speakers avoid pronouns when ambiguity arises due to same-gender references. The speaker proposes further experiments in languages with grammatical gender to separate meaning from grammatical effects.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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