The level of analysis of language that focuses on the smallest units of meaningful speech is called
A)morphemes.
B)phonemes.
C)syntax.
D)extralinguistic.

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Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in language, such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language, syntax refers to the rules governing the combination of words to form sentences, and extralinguistic factors are those outside of language that influence communication, such as facial expressions and gestures.

The Level of Analysis of Language That Focuses on the Smallest