Joyce and Phil are having an argument.The argument is over the semantics of Joyce calling Phil a "clown." Semantics is involved with:
A) phonology of words
B) morphology of words
C) the meaning of words
D) the order of words in a sentence

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Semantics is the study of meaning in language, so the argument over calling someone a "clown" involves the meaning of the word and how it is interpreted by both parties. Phonology (A) is the study of sound patterns in language, morphology (B) is the study of the structure of words, and the order of words in a sentence (D) is part of syntax. While these fields of study can be related to semantics, they are not directly involved in an argument over the meaning of a word like "clown."

Joyce and Phil Are Having an Argument