UGC-NET-English

In Practical Criticism, I.A. Richards identified four types of meaning in a word: Sense, Feeling, Tone, and Intention. Richards believed that understanding language requires recognizing that words carry different layers of meaning beyond just their direct sense.

Here’s a breakdown of each term as Richards used it:

Sense - the literal or explicit meaning of the words; what is directly communicated.
Feeling - the emotional response or affective meaning, reflecting the emotions of the speaker.
Tone - the attitude of the speaker toward the audience, which shapes how the message is delivered.
Intention - the purpose or intended effect of the message, encompassing what the speaker aims to accomplish.
Richards proposed that these four factors contribute to the "total meaning" of language, emphasizing how different dimensions combine to shape overall interpretation.

Therefore, option 2 (Sense, Feeling, Tone, and Intention) is correct as it matches the four types Richards outlined in his analysis of language.