The study of signs is termed as_________?
Correct answer: A. Semiotics
- A. Semiotics
- B. Semantics
- C. Paradigmatic
- D. Parole
Explanation
Semiotics is the general study of signs and sign systems. Semantics is narrower, dealing mainly with meaning in language.
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