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What is the fundamental difference between writing and speech?
What is the fundamental difference between writing and speech?
- Writing is a universal system, while speech varies across cultures
- Writing is a symbolic representation of language, while speech is the vocal expression of language (correct)
- Writing relies on pictograms, while speech relies on ideograms
- Writing is acquired naturally, while speech requires conscious effort to learn
What distinguishes pictograms from ideograms in writing?
What distinguishes pictograms from ideograms in writing?
- Pictograms use pictures/drawings to represent objects, while ideograms represent concepts (correct)
- Pictograms are more abstract than ideograms
- Pictograms are universal symbols, while ideograms are culture-specific
- Pictograms are used for abstract ideas, while ideograms are used for concrete objects
What distinguishes an ideogram from a pictogram?
What distinguishes an ideogram from a pictogram?
- Ideograms are universal symbols, while pictograms are culture-specific
- Ideograms are used for concrete objects, while pictograms are used for abstract ideas
- Ideograms are more abstract than pictograms
- Ideograms represent concepts, while pictograms use pictures of objects (correct)
What is necessary for a conventional relationship to exist in pictographic writing?
What is necessary for a conventional relationship to exist in pictographic writing?
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Which type of writing moves from something visible to something conceptual?
Which type of writing moves from something visible to something conceptual?
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Study Notes
Writing and Speech
- The fundamental difference between writing and speech lies in their modality: writing is a visual representation, while speech is an auditory representation.
Pictograms and Ideograms
- Pictograms are visual symbols that represent a specific object or concept, often resembling the object they represent.
- Ideograms, also known as logograms, are symbols that represent a concept or word, rather than a specific object.
- The key distinction between pictograms and ideograms is that pictograms are often pictorial, while ideograms are more abstract.
Conventional Relationship in Pictographic Writing
- A conventional relationship in pictographic writing exists when there is a shared understanding between the writer and reader about the meaning of the symbols used.
Types of Writing
- Iconic writing moves from something visible (an image) to something conceptual (an idea or concept).
- This type of writing uses symbols that resemble the object they represent, making the connection between the symbol and meaning more intuitive.
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