Production = ____________ language      +       Perception = _____________ language
 
Phonology
-Refers to the sounds of our language
-There are ___ sounds (phonemes) in English
 Which letter has the most sounds? ____
 Are "accents" a phonology production problem?
 Do all sounds appear in spoken language at same time?
 

Prosody
-Refers to the "verve" or "personality" attached to our speech (Rhythm, Intonation, Stress patterns, speed of speaking)
 Lack of prosody while talking is known as talking in a ______________.
 Failing to perceive prosody might affect _________________________.
 What sorts of people are known for using verve?
 

Morphology
 -Refers to the units of sound that hold meaning
 -"_____________" are the smallest combinations of sounds that hold meaning
 -It is part of "grammar" (along with syntax)
   -How many morphemes in "rededicated"? (3) Re, dedicate, ed
   -How many morphemes in "Tony's"? (2) Tony, 's   ('s means that it belongs to Tony)
 

Syntax
 -Refers to the order of the words in a sentence
 -Refers to whether words are positioned properly in a sentence
  -If students use the grammar of their dominent language or
   dialect while speaking Standard English, do they require special
   services? (They may require school provided assistance for English Language Learners)
 

Semantics
-The meaning of words/phrases
 -"Vernacular" (informal language that has a meaning other than the literal one)
          -"What's up?" (You are not expected to look up at the sky and describe it)
          -"Don't put the cart before the horse." (Many would wonder where to get either one)
          -"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." (Meaning something other than a statement of fact)
          -"Two heads are better than one." (Transplants of heads are not yet an option)
 

KEY WORDS
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Expressive
Monotone
Morphemes
Receptive
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Understanding humor, sarcasm, and changed meaning due to inflection of voice