Kuiper and Allan Chapter 1.1.2 Linguistic symbols Kuiper and Allan Chapter 1.1.2
Linguistic symbols have function and form Because symbols in languages are placed in hierarchical sequences they have function and form, e.g. Mary swims.
Tree sentence word word Mary swims
Box sentence word word Mary swims
Linearity nine sounds in a linear sequence two words in a linear sequence
Hierarchy The form of the first word consists of four sounds. The form of the second word consists of five sounds. Tree diagrams and box diagrams can show linear and hierarchical structure. the structure of trains function and form in trains
Tree diagram train engine trucks engine trucks guard’s van
Box diagram train engine cars caboose