Ch.4 how we use language

Which of the following examples are I-staments

-I'm having trouble understanding you -My feelings are hurt -I don't think this task is getting done properly -I'm feeling ignored

Which of the following are functions of language?

-It expresses who we are -It connects us to others -It motivates action

Which of the following statements are true about language?

-Language is symbolic -Words represent objects

Which of the following are true about language?

-The values of a society are reflected in its use of language -use of language varies by culture -language is bound by culture

Which of the following are true about the difference between opinions and factual claims?

-a factual claim makes ab assertion that we can verify with evidence and show to be true or false -an opinion expresses a personal judgment or preference that we could agree or disagree with -an opinion is not true or false in an absolute sense

Language is bound by which of the following?

-context -culture

Which of the following ways of using language can be abusive or beneficial, depending on how they are used?

-criticism -profanity

Which of the following are skills that civil communicators practice?

-honesty -civil listening -openness to change -care with language

The basic rules that goverb language apply to which of the following?

-how words are pronounced -how words are placed in a sentence -what words mean

Which of the following are ways that humor can improve our communication with others?

-it brings us closer to people -it can diffuse stress -it can make social interactions more pleasant and enjoyable

Which of the following is true about hate speech?

-it involves calling people derogatory names and advocating violence against them -it can be based on race, disability, status, religion, or sexual orientation -it is meant to degrade, intimidate, or dehumanize people

Language is which of the following?

-it is a system of symbols -it is used to communicate meaning -it uses symbols called words

Which of the following are the primary social functions of language?

-providing comfort and support -expressing affection -sharing social information

What are the three corners of the semantic triangle?

-reference -referent -symbol

Which of the following are primary social functions of language?

-sharing social information -expressing affection -providing comfort and support

Which of the following are ways to improve your language?

-speak at an appropriate level -seperate opinions from factual claims -own your own thoughts and feelings

The basic rules that govern language apply to which of the following?

-what words mean -how words are placed in a sentence -how words are pronounced

Which of the following are principles that can help you distinguish between opinions and factual claims?

-you can agree or disagree with ab opinion -you can verify a factual claim

Which of the following are principles that can help you distinguish between opinions and factual claims?

-you can verify a factual claim -you can agree or disagree with an opinion

Which of the following examples are you-stamements?

-you don't know what you're doing -you hurt my feelings -you're not listening to me -you're making me mad

Which of the following are true about how to improve your language use?

-you should avoid using language that is too complex for your audience -you should avoid using language that is too simple for your audience -you should try to speak at an appropriate level of complexity for your audience

What is the process of engaging in honest, authentic, and respectful conversation with others called?

Civil dialog

What is the process of engaging in honest, authentic, and respectful conversation with others called?

Civil dialogue

Which of the following definitions explains what a slogan is?

a short and memorable phrase that motivates people

Which of the following definitions applies to the term cliché?

a word or phrase that was once novel but has lost its effect due to overuse

A word that refers to a broad category or organizing concept of objects is described as

abstract

That a word like "duck" has no characteristics of a duck--the word"duck" cannot fly, does not have a bill or webbed feet, and does not quack-- represents the concept that language is usually ________

arbitrary

Which of the following describes a word or phrase that was novel at one time but has lost its effect because of overuse?

cliché

A word that refers to a specific object in the world can be refered to as

concrete

When a speaker uses language that is inappropriately simple for the audience, the speaker is talking

down to people

A vague, mild expression that symbolizes something blunter or harsher is called a(n)?

euphemism

Slang is closely related to ___,in that it substitutes formal terminology with informal or unconventional language.

euphemism

When topics are difficult to talk about directly, speakers may use vague or mild language, also known as __________, as a substitute for harsher terms.

euphemism

Profanity is language that harms a person's reputation

false

language functions to connect us with others but not separate us from others

false

Which of the following describes profanity meant to degrade, intimidate, or dehumanize persons based on their sex, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, race, disability status, or political or moral views?

hate speech

By bringing us closer to other people, as well as making social interaction more pleasant and enjoyable, ___ can enhance our communication with others.

humor

Which of the following statements is true about language?

it is governed by rules

Which of the following is defined as a structured system of symbols used for communicating meaning?

language

Which of the following refers to defamatory statements made in print or some other fixed medium, such as a photograph?

libel

Which of the following is a use of language that Sepperates us from others?

negative campaign advertisements

Forms of language, such as euphemism, slang, and profanity, are

neither entirely bad nor entirely good

it is important for a speaker to separate ___ from factual claims

opinions

Which of the following describes language that is considered vulgar, rude, or obscene in the context in which it is used?

profanity

In the semantic triangle, the denotative meaning of a word is called the ____ and the connotative meaning is called the___.

referent; reference

Negative campaign advertisements are an example of the use of language to

separate people from each other ideologically

Which of the following describes a defamatory statement that is made aloud, within ear shot of others?

slander

Which of the following describes the use of informal and often unconventional words that are understood only by others in a particular group?

slang

Which of the following describes a short and memorable phrase that will motivate people to become customers?

slogan

In the semantic triangle, the word being communicated is called the

symbol

In thr semantic triangle, the word being communicated is called the

symbol

Which of the following describes how a word represents an object or idea but does not constitute the object or idea?

symbolism

Because words are only symbols of objects and ideas and can mean whatever we choose them to mean, language is

usually arbitrary