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Language structure
necessary components of a language
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Language - English
Undergraduate 1
03/28/2011
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Term
Phonemes
 Definition
Smallest units of sound in a spoken language
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Morphemes
 Definition
Smallest units of meaning in a language
Term
Pragmatics
 Definition
Characteristics of spoken language, such as intonation and gestures, that indicate the social meaning of utterances
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Syntax
 Definition
Specifies the rules for arranging and combining words to form phrases and sentences
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Semantics
 Definition
Meaning derived from morphemes, words, and sentences
Surface structure
Deep structure
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