What does "linguistics" mean?
The study of language
The study of morphology, syntax, phonetics and semantics.
The study of geography.
Particular form of a language
What are "phonemics"?
set of sounds produced in a language
the study of the distribution of sound systems
the vocabulary of a person
variety of a language
What is "phonology"?
sounds of language
branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic sounds in language
exchanging information
What is "morphology"?
identification and analysis of the structure of a given language's linguistic units
subfield of linguistics
characterized by audible friction
What is "syntax"?
Set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences
having to do with word order
organization of sounds
study of language
What are "pragmatics"?
The field of linguistics that studies the way context contributes to meaning
the sounds in words
meaning can be inferred through context
study of sounds
What is "sociolinguistics"?
study of sounds in language
the study of the effect of aspects of society on language
the effect of cultural norms and context on language
a semivowel or glide
What is "communication"?
connecting with people or places
imparting or exchanging information
not talking to others
being isolated
What is "lexicon"?
vocabulary of a person
vocabulary of a language or branch of knowledge
set of rules that govern structure of sentences
imparting of information
What is "descriptive grammar"?
a branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds in language
set of rules about language based on how it is actually used.
What is "prescriptive grammar"?
a set of rules about language based on how people think language should be used.
particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
What is "Standard English"?
refers to whatever form of English language is accepted as national norm in any English-speaking country. It encompasses grammar, vocabulary, and spelling,
the scientific study of language and its structure
What is "dialect"?
a branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds in languages
a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
What is "register" in linguistics?
a speech sound made by vocal cords
a variety of a language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting
What does AVVE (in linguistics) stand for?
African American Vernacular English
American Association of Vocal Education
What is a vowel?
speech sound made by the vocal chords; comes from the lungs, through the vocal chords and is not blocked
letters such as H, T, Z
What is a consonant?
a speech sound and letters of the alphabet such as t, s, m, n
a speech sound made by the vocal chords such as "a"
An approximant are speech sounds that involve the articulators approaching each other but not narrowly enough nor with enough articulatory precision to create turbulent airflow.
Liquid is a term in linguistics that means that the flow of air is blocked.
Glides in linguistics is a sound phonetically similar to a vowel sound but functions as the syllable boundary.
Nasals in linguistics is a sound produced with the lower velum allowing air to escape freely through the nose.
Stops in phonetics is when you do not block the flow of air and keeping it in.
A fricative in linguistics is characterized by audible friction produced by forcing the breath through constricted or partially obstructed passage in the vocal tract.
Affricatives are the sounds made by the vocal chords.
A voiced consonant uses the voice and could be tested by putting the finger on the throat.
An unvoiced consonant uses the voice to make the sound.
