English Literature & Linguistics MCQs
Topic Notes: English Literature & Linguistics
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Which linguist introduced the concept of 'competence' to describe the internalized knowledge native speakers possess about their language?
Answer:
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky distinguished between 'competence' (the ideal speaker-hearer's internalized knowledge of language rules) and 'performance' (the actual use of language in concrete situations). This distinction is a cornerstone of generative linguistics, highlighting the difference between abstract linguistic knowledge and actual speech production.