Did You Know?
Some names can be very funny!
Names for Things
We use names to talk about stuff.
Names for People
We use names to call our friends.
What reference Does
It helps us name things.
It makes talking easy.
It helps us share ideas.
It can be fun and silly.
We use it every day.
It helps us know each other.
More About reference
Names have been used for a long time. People need names to talk. Names help us know who is who. They help us feel close to each other.
In our lives, we use names all the time. We call our friends, pets, and family. Names help us tell stories and share fun times.
In the future, names will still be important. We will keep making new names. Some names will be cool and fun!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Reference"] --> B["First Object"]
B --> C["Refers To"]
C --> D["Second Object"]
D --> E["Name"]
D --> F["Referent"]
E --> G["Phrase or Expression"]
F --> H["Material Object, Person, Event, Activity, or Concept"]
What Do These Words Mean?
reference:a connection between two objects where one points to the other
designates:to point out or identify something
referent:the object that is being pointed to or identified
symbolic representation:a way to show or express something using symbols or words
abstract concept:an idea that is not physical or tangible
