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The structure of a language has five different components: __________ refers to the smallest unit of meaning in a language, whereas __________ refers to the smallest unit of sound in the language.

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Answer:

  • Phoneme
  • Morpheme

Step-by-step explanation:

The structure of a language has five different components.

Phonemes, morphemes, lexemes, syntax, and context.

Phoneme :

A phonemes is the smallest unit of meaning in language.

For example 'bake' or "brake' but a change in meaning has been trigger.The word 'r' has no meaning on its own.

Morpheme :

Morpheme is a series of phonemes.Morpheme is the smallest unit of sound in the language.

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