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What is the study of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences called?
What is the study of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences called?
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Semantics (correct)
- Phonology
In semantic analysis, what does the technical approach focus on?
In semantic analysis, what does the technical approach focus on?
- Local meaning
- Individual meaning
- Subjective meaning
- Objective meaning (correct)
What do semantic roles (thematic roles) refer to?
What do semantic roles (thematic roles) refer to?
- Roles played by actors in films
- Roles that NPs fulfill within a sentence (correct)
- Roles in a theatrical performance
- Roles assigned in a linguistic competition
What is an agent in the context of semantic roles?
What is an agent in the context of semantic roles?
What does the theme (or patient) refer to in semantic roles?
What does the theme (or patient) refer to in semantic roles?
What aspect of sentences does semantic analysis consider?
What aspect of sentences does semantic analysis consider?
What is the semantic role of an entity that designates the person who has a feeling, perception, or state?
What is the semantic role of an entity that designates the person who has a feeling, perception, or state?
In linguistic context or co-text, what does deixis refer to?
In linguistic context or co-text, what does deixis refer to?
What is the study of 'invisible' meaning or how we recognize what is meant even when it isn’t actually said or written?
What is the study of 'invisible' meaning or how we recognize what is meant even when it isn’t actually said or written?
Which semantic role designates where an entity is in the description of an event?
Which semantic role designates where an entity is in the description of an event?
What does deixis refer to when it points to a time (e.g., now, then, last week)?
What does deixis refer to when it points to a time (e.g., now, then, last week)?
What do we use deixis to point to?
What do we use deixis to point to?
According to linguistics, what do we assume when using a referring expression like 'this' or 'he'?
According to linguistics, what do we assume when using a referring expression like 'this' or 'he'?
In the study of pragmatics, what is meant by 'invisible' meaning?
In the study of pragmatics, what is meant by 'invisible' meaning?
What does the semantic role of source designate in an event description?
What does the semantic role of source designate in an event description?
What does deixis mean when it points to a location?
What does deixis mean when it points to a location?
What is the focus of semantic analysis in terms of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences?
What is the focus of semantic analysis in terms of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences?
Explain the concept of semantic roles (thematic roles) in the context of a sentence.
Explain the concept of semantic roles (thematic roles) in the context of a sentence.
What does the semantic role of 'agent' typically refer to in the context of an event description?
What does the semantic role of 'agent' typically refer to in the context of an event description?
What does the semantic role of 'theme' (or patient) refer to within the context of semantic roles?
What does the semantic role of 'theme' (or patient) refer to within the context of semantic roles?
What does the oddness of certain sentences, like 'The hamburger ate the boy,' derive from?
What does the oddness of certain sentences, like 'The hamburger ate the boy,' derive from?
What is the study of pragmatics concerned with in relation to 'invisible' meaning?
What is the study of pragmatics concerned with in relation to 'invisible' meaning?
What is the study of 'invisible' meaning, or how we recognize what is meant even when it isn’t actually said or written?
What is the study of 'invisible' meaning, or how we recognize what is meant even when it isn’t actually said or written?
What do we use deixis to point to?
What do we use deixis to point to?
What is the semantic role of an entity that designates the person who has a feeling, perception, or state?
What is the semantic role of an entity that designates the person who has a feeling, perception, or state?
What does deixis mean when it points to a location?
What does deixis mean when it points to a location?
What aspect of sentences does semantic analysis consider?
What aspect of sentences does semantic analysis consider?
What is the semantic role of source in an event description?
What is the semantic role of source in an event description?
In linguistic context or co-text, what does deixis refer to?
In linguistic context or co-text, what does deixis refer to?
According to linguistics, what do we assume when using a referring expression like 'this' or 'he'?
According to linguistics, what do we assume when using a referring expression like 'this' or 'he'?
What is an agent in the context of semantic roles?
What is an agent in the context of semantic roles?
What does the theme (or patient) refer to in semantic roles?
What does the theme (or patient) refer to in semantic roles?
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Study Notes
Semantic Analysis
- The study of meaning in language, including words, phrases, and sentences.
- Focuses technically on the meanings conveyed by language within context and structure.
Semantic Roles (Thematic Roles)
- Semantic roles describe the relationship entities have within an event or action in a sentence.
- Key roles include Agent, Theme (or Patient), and Source, each serving to clarify roles in a narrative.
Agent
- Designates the entity that performs the action in an event (e.g., the doer of an action).
Theme (Patient)
- Refers to the entity that undergoes the action or is affected by it.
Semantic Analysis Considerations
- Examines the relationship between sentence structure and meaning, assessing how words interact to convey information.
Semantic Role of Emotions
- Identifies an entity that expresses feelings, perceptions, or states, known as Experiencer.
Deixis
- Refers to words or phrases that point to contextual information, such as time, location, or person.
- Includes personal deixis (identifying participants), temporal deixis (indicating time), and spatial deixis (indicating location).
Temporal Deixis
- Points to time references, such as "now", "then", or "last week".
Location Deixis
- Refers to spatial information indicating where something is situated.
Referring Expressions
- When using terms like 'this' or 'he', it is assumed that the listener has the necessary contextual knowledge.
Pragmatics and Invisible Meaning
- Explores implicit meanings and how context influences interpretation, focusing on what is understood beyond the explicit words.
Source Role
- Denotes the origin of an action or event within a description.
Odd Sentences
- Sentences like "The hamburger ate the boy" are odd due to mismatched semantic roles, rendering the event logically incorrect.
Focus of Semantic Analysis
- Concentrated on how different elements of language contribute to meaning and understanding in discourse.
Summary of Deixis Usage
- Deixis is employed to reference specific participants, temporal markers, and locations in context.
Overall Importance
- Understanding these concepts in semantics and pragmatics is crucial for analyzing language, enhancing communication, and developing linguistic comprehension skills.
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