Question

According to Saussure the rules or the system that form a language is:

• A. Performance
• B. Langue
• C. Parole
• D. Synchronicity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Langue

📌 According to Ferdinand de Saussure:

• Langue refers to the structured system or set of rules shared by members of a speech community. It is the social side of language — the underlying structure.

• Parole refers to individual speech or the actual use of language in practice.

• Performance is a term associated with Chomsky, referring to actual language use (as opposed to competence).

• Synchronicity is not the term used by Saussure in this context.

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