The Surface Structure of a Language Refers to the Ways

question 179

Multiple Choice

The surface structure of a language refers to the ways that symbols are combined within that language, while the underlying meaning of these combined symbols is considered ____________________.

• A)syntax
• B)semantics
• C)deep structure
• D)displacement

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the mechanical to physiological transduction of sound.

Gender Difference

Refers to the distinctions in characteristics and behaviors typically associated with males and females, emphasizing the diverse influences of biological, social, and cultural factors.

Tasting

The sensation and evaluation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.

Spinal Column

The central support structure of the skeleton, consisting of a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the tailbone, enclosing and protecting the spinal cord.