Phonemes Are

question 203

Multiple Choice

Phonemes are:

• A) the basic sounds of a language
• B) the smallest units of language that have meaning
• C) equivalent to syllables
• D) sounds that are similar across various languages

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Definitions:

Middle Term

In a syllogism, the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion, serving as the link between the major and minor premise.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions, each of which shares a common or middle term.

Premises

Statements or propositions from which a conclusion is logically derived in an argument.

Categorical Syllogism

A logical argument composed of three statements, where the first two are premises leading logically to a conclusion.