The Principles of Language

Which of the following is an accurate definition of connotative meaning? a. the specific, definitive dictionary definition b. the meaning we assign to words based on our emotions and experiences c. anything that can be experienced through our senses d. anything that cannot be experienced through our senses

b

Which of the following is an example of the connotative meaning of language? a. Snow is formed directly from the freezing of the water vapor in the air. b. Snow usually reminds me of Christmas. c. Snow is a precipitation in the form of ice crystals, mainly of intricately branched, hexagonal form and often agglomerated into snowflakes. d. Snow is cold to touch.

b

Language is symbolic.

True

Putting punctuation marks at the end of each sentence is an example of a(n) _____________. a. grammar rule b. organization rule c. syntax rule d. symbol rule

a

The sentence "I think that I have never seen a poem lovely as a tree" uses the word "poem" as a __________ term in an __________ way. a. concrete, abstract b. concrete, denotative c. denotative, connotative d. connotative, abstract

a

Which of the following is not an example of the denotative meaning of language? a. A hat is a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors. b. A sweater is a soft and fuzzy top to keep people warm. c. A glove is a fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb. d. A shirt a long- or short-sleeved garment for the upper part of the body, usually lightweight and having a collar and a front opening.

b

"A system of symbols structured by grammar and syntax common to a community of people" a. perception b. verbal communication c. language d. communication

c

Which of the following is not one of the four meanings we assign to language? a. concrete b. abstract c. bypass d. denotative

c

Which of the following statements is true? a. Everyone who speaks the same language interprets the language exactly the same way. b. All languages rely on identical symbols. c. Past experience can influence how we interpret language. d. Language does not require grammar to be understood.

c

Which of the following is an example of the concrete meaning of language? a. joy b. sorrow c. love d. paint

d