Asked by Rachel Stephenson on May 09, 2024

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Define what is meant by the four levels on which language is structured (phonological,syntactic,semantic,and pragmatic).

Phonological

Pertaining to the system of sounds that a language uses, including patterns of sounds used to encode meaning.

Syntactic

Syntactic relates to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language, following a set of rules and patterns.

Semantic

Related to meaning in language or logic, particularly the way meaning is constructed and understood.

  • Identify the characteristics of language, such as symbols, arbitrariness, and consistency.
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SUTHANRAJ S JEEWAMay 14, 2024
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Phonological: the rules for how sounds are used in a language;syntactic: the ordering and structuring of words and phrases into sentences;semantic: the meaning of language;pragmatic: the ways in which language is actually used.