Textual variations and representations Key Terms

Semantics

The study of meaning in language, including the meanings of words, phrases, and sentences.

Grammar

The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

Representation

The way in which language and images are used to depict people, events, and ideas in a text.

Context

The circumstances surrounding a text, including historical, cultural, and social factors that influence its meaning.