Semantics, The meaning of words and sentences, Pragmatics, How language is used in social situations, Syntax, The rules for how words are put together to form sentences., Morphology, The study of word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and root words), Phonology, The study of sounds in a language and how they are used., Simile, A comparison between two different things using the words “like” or “as.”, Metaphor, A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”, Proverbs, Expresses a general truth or piece of advice. They are often passed down through generations, Literal Language, Means exactly what it says. The words are used in their usual, everyday meaning without exaggeration, Figurative Language, Uses words or expressions that go beyond their literal meaning to create imagery or a deeper understanding.

SPC 218: Chapter 8

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