In the analysis of communication language, words and sentences are known as:
(A) paradigms
(B) syntagms
(C) metaphors
(D) conventions
Correct Ans: (B)
Explanation:
In the analysis of communication language, words and sentences are known as syntagms. A syntagm refers to a sequence or combination of elements (such as words or phrases) that form a larger structure, like a sentence or a phrase. It represents the linear arrangement of linguistic units in speech or writing.
Other options, like paradigms, metaphors, and conventions, are different linguistic concepts. A paradigm refers to a set of related linguistic forms or a system of alternatives (e.g., word inflections or grammatical structures). Metaphors are figures of speech that involve comparing one thing to another in a figurative manner. Conventions refer to socially accepted norms and rules for language use, but they do not specifically describe the structure of words and sentences.
Therefore, the correct answer is syntagms.
