Linguistics and Stylistics Quiz
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What is the definition of linguistics according to Edward Sapir?

  • The study of dialectical processes
  • The study of how language is put together
  • The study of discourse within history
  • The study of language as a science (correct)

    • What does the word 'linguistics' mean when divided into its morphemes?

  • Language study
  • Language science (correct)
  • Language history
  • Language creation

    • What is the aim of critical linguistics?

  • To analyze consciously created symbols for exchanging thoughts
  • To study the theoretical understanding of language
  • To redefine linguistics and study language creation
  • To understand dialectical processes and discourse within history (correct)

    • According to the text, what is language according to Edward Sapir?

    <p>A wholly human and non-instinctive way of exchanging thoughts, feelings, and desires through consciously created symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is linguistics defined?

    <p>The study of how language is put together</p> Signup and view all the answers

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