Question

Which of the following best describes parole?

• A. The structured rules of a language
• B. The abstract system of signs in a language
• C. The actual utterances and speech acts of individuals
• D. The historical development of a language

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The actual utterances and speech acts of individuals

• Parole

  • Is the concrete speech act of expressing abstract language symbols

  • Is the result of applying the internalized grammar and lexical rule systems

  • Is the precise utterances and use of langue

  • Is as diverse and varied as the number of people who share a language

  • Is characterized by individual moments of language use, such as utterances or messages