PS1 Quiz 10

Tag questions and hedges are usually associated with ____. A. misunderstandings B. powerless language C. powerful language D. self-confidence

B. powerless language

A speaker can build in redundancy to help overcome the dynamic nature of public speaking. A. True B. False

A. True

Audiences have a hard time following speakers who read their speeches word for word. A. True B. False

A. True

Chaz is surprised to learn that "gay" originally meant "happy or festive," when he is researching his speech on LGBT rights. Chaz has been surprised by the ___________________ of the word. A. precise meaning B. denotative meaning C. connotative meaning D. abstract meaning

B. denotative meaning

"Garbage flows into our dumps like a river into the sea, only a lot less pretty." This is an example of which type of visual language? A. alliteration B. simile C. metaphor D. antithesis

B. simile

"That was the best speech we've heard so far this semester, don't you think?" This is an example of a(n) ____. A. hedge B. tag question C. metaphor D. powerful language

B. tag question

Which quality of language was NOT discussed in your textbook? A. Language is active. B. Language is ambiguous. C. Language is arbitrary. D. Language is existential.

D. Language is existential.

"Philosophy will not give you the meaning of life but it will help you find ways to give your life meaning." This is an example of which type of visual language? A. alliteration B. simile C. metaphor D. antithesis

D. antithesis

"At the end of this speech, if you still don't agree with me, I will have to question your intelligence." This violates which of the following language guidelines? A. balance clarity and ambiguity B. use spoken language C. choose meaningful words D. avoid offensive and aggressive language

D. avoid offensive and aggressive language

Language mistakes can be reversed. A. True B. False

B. False

Communicators constantly alter the meanings of spoken language. A. True B. False

A. True

Words trigger the meanings and thoughts people have for words in their minds. A. True B. False

A. True

"My grandmother filled a room with laughter, love, and latkes." This is an example of which type of visual language? A. alliteration B. simile C. metaphor D. antithesis

A. alliteration

"A lot of people felt that the presentation went on too long." This is an example of a(n) ____. A. ambiguous statement B. redundant statement C. derogatory statement D. inclusive statement

A. ambiguous statement

Slang can help your credibility because that's the kind of informal language that can help create connections with the audience and make you appear relatable. A. True B. False

B. False

"I saw maybe about six wild turkey cross the road, I think." This is an example of a(n) ____. A. cliché B. hedge C. tag question D. idiom

B. hedge

Technical terms and expressions associated with a specific profession or subject best describes which type of language? A. slang B. jargon C+-. idioms 0 D. euphemisms10

B. jargon

Whenever Latonya hears the word "pillow" she laughs because of an old joke she and her best friend have. Latonya is using the ____________________ of the word "pillow." A. precise meaning B. denotative meaning C. connotative meaning D. abstract meaning

C. connotative meaning

Expressions that have a practical meaning different from their literal meaning best describes which type of language? A. slang B. jargon C. idioms D. euphemisms

C. idioms

"My mom is a rock to cling to when the winds of life blow hard," is an example of which type of visual language? A. alliteration B. simile C. metaphor D. antithesis

C. metaphor