Match List I with List II:
| List I: Term | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Langue | I. Meaning conveyed (concept) |
| B. Parole | II. Socially shared language system |
| C. Signifier | III. Speech |
| D. Signified | IV. Word (sound-image) |
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Correct answer: A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Explanation
Saussure's oppositions.
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