Question

Which of the following is an example of parole?

• A. The English grammar system
• B. A person delivering a speech
• C. The International Phonetic Alphabet
• D. The dictionary of a language

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A person delivering a speech

In linguistics, "parole" refers to the actual use of language by an individual, like saying "Hello" to greet someone, which is considered an example of parole because it's the concrete realization of the linguistic system ("langue") that dictates how greetings should be expressed; essentially, it's the act of speaking or writing as opposed to the underlying rules of language itself.