Parole

Entertainment / Literature / Parole: In Ferdinand de Saussure's theory of semiology, parole is the use of language--i.e., manifestations of actual speech and writing. Parole contrasts with langue, the invisible underlying system of language that makes parole possible. (French, 'speech')
Search Google for Parole:

Langue

Entertainment / Literature / Langue: (French, 'language') In Ferdinand de Saussure's theory of semiology, de Sauusure makes a distinction between parole and langue. Parole is the use of language--i.e., manifestations of actual speech and MORE

Surface Structure

Entertainment / Literature / Surface Structure: In linguistics, Noam Chomsky distinguishes between superficial 'surface structure' and 'deep structure.' Surface structure is a particular speech act (parole) as distinct from the biological hardwirin MORE