The Study of the Practical Aspects of Language and How

question 151

Multiple Choice

The study of the practical aspects of language and how it occurs in a social context is known as:

• A) pragmatics
• B) syntax
• C) phonemics
• D) semantics

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Definitions:

Slave Property

Human beings owned by other humans as property in a system of forced labor.

Deep South

A term often used to describe the southeastern region of the United States, known for its historical agricultural economy and significant role in American history, particularly during the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.

14th Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and providing all citizens with equal protection under the laws.

Freedmen

Former enslaved individuals who were emancipated, especially in the context of the United States following the Civil War.