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Which branch of study focuses on the meaning of words like 'horse', 'book', or 'bottle'?
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?
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?
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?
Which chapter in the contents page would most likely discuss coherence in discourse?
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What does the discomfort between the text and the reader's understanding suggest about language?
What does the discomfort between the text and the reader's understanding suggest about language?
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