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Rather, the problem with the legitimacy of this word appears to be in a specific combination of sounds. In fact, the sequence pf violates consonant cluster structure at the beginning of words. So, the appropriate diagnosis of the error points to a violation of a specific kind of structure. Note that this is not a violation of universal cluster-formation structure. ' This diagnostic analysis has opened up a small window showing how phonological subsystems are structured. The task of the linguist, however, is not only to account for how sounds are combined in clusters, but also how they are used to convey meaning.

Syntax Now, consider the following sequence of the same words: Bambino simpatico il mangia caramella la Clearly, there are no errors in this sequence that transgress either phonological or morphological structure - indeed, all the words in the sequence above are well formed phonologically and morphologically. A native speaker will instantly point out that the two articles are 'out of place' because in Italian articles must precede nouns and adjectives, not follow them. Any other arrangement constitutes an error in syntax, the level at which words and units are organized into phrases and sentences.

The latter term was coined to refer to variation along a social axis: for example, the way teenagers talk among themselves is different from how university professors talk to each other. An interesting aspect of variation is the phenomenon of language styles, or registers. These are forms of speech that are made to fit the formality of the situation, the medium used (speech or writing), and the topic under discussion. Take, for example, saying good-bye to another person in Italian. This will vary as follows: Highly formal: Mid-formal: : Informal: : ArrivederLa Arrivederci Ciao Linguistics 39 The choice of one or the other is a matter of politeness.

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