What Are the Smallest Units of Meaning in a Language

question 82

Multiple Choice

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

• A) words
• B) syntax
• C) phonemes
• D) morphemes

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Definitions:

Negative News

Information delivery that conveys unfavorable, adverse, or disappointing information to the recipient.

Present Bad News

This involves delivering unfavorable or negative information in a manner that attempts to minimize upset or backlash, often utilizing strategies like buffering or indirectness.

Bad News

Unfavorable, disappointing, or upsetting information that needs to be communicated.

Negative Announcement

Communication made to convey unfavorable or disappointing news to an audience.