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The Meaning of Meaning: Semantics and Pragmatics

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The Meaning of Meaning: Semantics and Pragmatics

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What is the implied meaning of 'good' in Mark Twain's phrase 'a good man in the worst sense of the word'?

Puritanical, self-righteous, and judgmental (correct)

Humorous and light-hearted

Generous and kind

Wealthy and influential

What is the main point of the conversation between Alice and Humpty Dumpty about the word 'glory'?

Humpty Dumpty is trying to teach Alice the meaning of the word 'glory'

Alice is trying to impress Humpty Dumpty with her knowledge of the word 'glory'

Alice is objecting to Humpty Dumpty's use of the word 'glory' in a way that differs from its normal meaning (correct)

Humpty Dumpty is trying to confuse Alice with complex vocabulary

What is the purpose of using words with new meanings in language?

To convey a complex or nuanced idea (correct)

To avoid using old words with familiar meanings

To simply follow the rules of grammar and syntax

To confuse or mislead the listener

What is the relationship between semantics and pragmatics in understanding the meaning of words?

Semantics deals with the literal meaning of words, while pragmatics deals with the context in which they are used Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Humpty Dumpty's response to Alice's objection in the conversation about the word 'glory'?

Contemptuous and condescending Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the passage about the meaning of words?

Words can have multiple meanings depending on the context and speaker's intention Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Humpty Dumpty's and Mark Twain's use of words?

Humpty Dumpty's words fail to communicate, while Mark Twain's successfully convey meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of word meanings that Humpty Dumpty's comment overlooks?

The shared agreement among the speech community about word meanings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between linguistic form and meaning?

It is governed by rules. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of studying semantics?

To understand the shared system of rules that enables linguistic communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of semantics?

The study of the relationship between linguistic form and meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of language learners acquiring rules for interpreting expressions?

Language learners must be able to understand novel sentences and expressions. Signup and view all the answers