Synchrony vs. Diachrony Quiz

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What does diachronic linguistics focus on?

Analysis of historical changes in languages over time (correct)
Comparison of languages used within a defined spatial region and during the same period of time
Study of languages existing at a given point in time
Detailed analysis of various Indo-European languages

What is the main focus of a synchronic study of language?

Comparison of languages used within a defined spatial region and during the same period of time (correct)
Analysis of historical changes in languages over time
Study of languages existing at a given point in time
Detailed analysis of various Indo-European languages

What did Saussure primarily focus on in his publications and teaching throughout his career?

Analysis of historical changes in languages over time
Study of languages existing at a given point in time
Detailed analysis of various Indo-European languages (correct)
Comparison of languages used within a defined spatial region and during the same period of time

Which approach to the study of language seemed to Saussure's contemporaries to be the only possible approach?

'Diachronic' linguistics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the contrast made by Saussure between 'synchronic' and 'diachronic' linguistics?

'Synchronic' linguistics focuses on spatial differences, while 'diachronic' focuses on historical changes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their descriptions in the text:

Simon Dedalus = Stephen's father Dante = Stephen's governess Eileen Vance = Protestant girl next door Uncle Charles = Applauds Stephen's dance to the hornpipe Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impressions with their association to Stephen's early childhood:

Cold bedsheets = Impression of early childhood Pleasant smell of his mother = Impression of early childhood Applause from Dante and Uncle Charles = Impression of early childhood Desire to marry Eileen Vance = Impression of early childhood Signup and view all the answers

Match the following details with their association to Stephen's experience at Clongowes Wood College:

Watching other boys playing ball = Experience at Clongowes Wood College Not participating in playing ball = Experience at Clongowes Wood College Being questioned about his name and social rank = Experience at Clongowes Wood College Antagonistic behavior from other boys = Experience at Clongowes Wood College Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions/statements with their association to Stephen's family and peers:

Stephen expressing intention to marry Eileen Vance = Reactions from Stephen's family and peers Stephen crawling under the table = Reactions from Stephen's family and peers Stephen turning threatening words into a ditty in his mind = Reactions from Stephen's family and peers Dante adding a threat about eagles pulling out Stephen's eyes = Reactions from Stephen's family and peers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following languages with their primary usage:

English = Primary language in the text Latin = Language used for specific phrases in the text Irish Gaelic = Language mentioned in the text French = Language used for specific phrases in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the young boy in the story told by Stephen's father?

Baby Tuckoo (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Stephen express his intention to do with the young girl, Eileen Vance, who lives next door?

To marry her (B) Signup and view all the answers

At Clongowes Wood College, why does Stephen not participate in playing ball with the other boys?

The other boys were antagonistic towards him (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Stephen crawl under the table in response to his Catholic family's shock towards his intentions with Eileen Vance?

To avoid confrontation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional opening phrase used by Stephen's father when telling the children's story?

[o]nce upon a time (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Diachronic and Synchronic Linguistics

Diachronic linguistics focuses on the evolution of language over time.
Synchronic study of language focuses on the language at a particular point in time.

Saussure's Focus and Contributions

Saussure primarily focused on synchronic linguistics in his publications and teaching throughout his career.
Saussure's contemporaries believed that diachronic linguistics was the only possible approach to studying language.

Saussure's Concepts

Saussure contrasted synchronic linguistics (focusing on language at a particular point in time) with diachronic linguistics (focusing on the evolution of language over time).

Stephen's Early Life

Stephen expresses intention to kiss the young girl, Eileen Vance, who lives next door.
At Clongowes Wood College, Stephen does not participate in playing ball with the other boys due to his physical limitations.
When Stephen expresses his intention to kiss Eileen, his Catholic family is shocked, and Stephen crawls under the table in response.

Storytelling

The traditional opening phrase used by Stephen's father when telling children's stories is not specified in the text.

Character and Language Associations

The young boy in the story told by Stephen's father is not specified in the text.
Please provide the required information to match the characters with their descriptions, impressions, and languages with their primary usage.

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