Chap 4 Quiz Interpersonal

What does it mean for language to be ambiguous?

The meanings of words are not clear-cut.

Speech communities are not necessarily defined by geographic locations and boundaries.

True

There is no objectively correct punctuation.

True

We follow communication rules even when we are not consciously aware of them.

True

Some couples have a rule that prohibits the adults from arguing in front of their children. This requirement is a(n) ________ rule.

regulative

Effective communicators avoid rely on static evaluations whenever possible.

False

Communication rules tell us:

all of these.

Devin is surprised when his friend burps and belches after their dinner together. Devin says, "Burping and belching is so rude." Devin's perception of his friend's behavior is based on a(n) ________ rule.

constitutive

"When you said my idea was stupid, I felt hurt" is an example of ________ language.

​I

In general, masculine-gender speech communities follow this communication rule:

​Use talk to accomplish practical goals.