Discourse Analysis in Translation Program
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Which branch of study focuses on the meaning of words like 'horse', 'book', or 'bottle'?

  • Phonetics and phonology
  • Morphology and lexicography (correct)
  • Pragmatics and discourse analysis
  • Syntax and semantics

    • What is the main discomfort experienced when encountering a line by Shakespeare or a poem by E. E. Cummings?

  • Inability to relate to the historical context
  • Confusion about the author's background
  • Difficulty in understanding the intended meaning (correct)
  • Lack of familiarity with the language used

    • What concept assumes that language is only a kind of code system capable of transmitting any intended meaning?

  • The purpose of language as communication (correct)
  • The impact of historical context on language
  • The role of syntax in sentence structure
  • The function of morphology and lexicography

    • Which chapter in the contents page would most likely discuss coherence in discourse?

    <p>Chapter 5: Coherence in discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the discomfort between the text and the reader's understanding suggest about language?

    <p>Language is more than just a carrier of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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