18 Questions
According to the representational theory, what does the 'semiotic triangle' consist of?
Language, mind, world
What does the representational theory distinguish between?
Sense and reference
Why is the representational theory considered more convincing than the referential theory?
Because all words have general senses even if not all have referents
What is the relationship between the thesis (language) and the university experience (world) according to the text?
Thesis includes everything about the world
Why does the representational theory argue that it's important to make a distinction between sense and reference?
To highlight that not all words have real-world referents
What is one piece of evidence provided in support of the representational theory?
'Unicorn' as a word without a clear referent
What is the main difference between sense and reference?
Sense refers to abstract relationships while reference refers to concrete relationships.
According to the referential theory of meaning, where does a linguistic sign derive its meaning from?
Referring to something in reality
Which of the following nouns are convincing examples for the referential theory?
Table, university, Messi
Why does the referential theory of meaning fall short according to the text?
It cannot account for discussing non-existent things like unicorns.
In the context of linguistics, what do common nouns primarily refer to?
Concrete objects in the world
What is a limitation of the referential theory when it comes to discussing non-existent entities?
It assumes all linguistic signs have a clear reference.
What is denotation often referred to as in the text?
Applied sense
Which term refers to the relationship between words and specific things in context?
Denotation
What sense relation involves words with close similarity of meaning?
Synonymy
What does hyponymy refer to in semantics?
Relations of inclusion
Why do English words have rich synonyms according to the text?
Influence from Anglo-Saxon and French languages
What must two expressions that are perfect synonyms always have according to the text?
Same denotation
Explore the concepts of sense and reference in linguistics, and the relationship between linguistic signs and concepts as well as specific things in the world. Delve into the two theories of meaning and the purpose of language in naming or referring to things in the non-linguistic world.
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