Question

a) Compare and contrast the Reference Theory of meaning and the Idea Theory of Meaning and explain how best each one of them can be used to explain the term Covid-19.

Answer 1

*Answer:

The Referrence theory of meaning generally refers to the meaning of a word or expression tht directly points to what it means literally to the people of the world whereas the Idea Theory of meaning works according to their usage in places and what the user intents to explain.A same word can have differen meaning for different people and in different time incase of the Idea Theory of Meaning.

The term corona virus refers to a virus family which mainly causes heart diseases.

In terms of Referrence Theory of Meaning Covid 19 can be well explained as it is the short form of coronavirus and the pandemic started on 2019 giving it direct referrences.

In terms of Idea Theory of Meaning as coronavirus refers to a heart disease causing virus ,its mental interpretation of people also fits perfect.

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