Chapters 4

"That test was a real killer" is an example of

an idiom

The process of borrowing blending words among languages is known as ________.

calque

The invention of new words such as texting, googling, cyberbullying, sexting, tweeting, retweeting, netiquette, webinar, emoticon, and blogging are examples of how language.

changes over time

The "direct, explicit meaning a speech community formally gives a word" refers to the word's

denotation

Before leaving for work in the morning, Susan says to her roommate, "I have a meeting today, immediately after work at 5:30 p.m. Can you be home then to take the dog out for a walk?" Susan's question is an example of

direct verbal style

A collection of words and expressions is known as an utterance.

false

Arbitrarily chosen symbols used to represent thoughts and feelings are known as characters.

false

Specific language means using words that clarify semantic meaning by appealing to the senses.

false

Using inclusive language refers to whether or not one is using masculine or feminine pronouns.

false

When Andy asked for the address to the party, Julie responded by saying "The house is at 114 Grant Street, three miles from campus, past the grocery store and behind the shell station. If you get lost, look for the big Gatorade billboard near the stadium and go left once you've passed that." In this example, Julie has improved their mutual understanding by enhancing the pragmatic meaning of the address.

false

Within any language community there may be various speech villages that speak common dialects.

false

Unique ways of pronouncing words or using grammar in idiosyncratic ways that only those we communicate with most understand are known as

idiolect

The statement, "The police officer stopped traffic so that the postal carrier could cross the busy intersection," is an example of what kind of language?

inclusive language

The idea that there is no literal connection between a word and what that word represents is captured in which of the following?

language is arbitrary

The sounds we use to pronounce words are known as

phonology

Language that clarifies the meaning of a message by moving from general to particular is/are known as

specific words

Allan enhances the pragmatic understanding of his communication interaction with Sasha by saying "I don't know if this is true, but my sister said that Main street would be closed next week for repaving."

true

Lindsay is trying to be linguistically sensitive when she expresses her frustrations without the use of insults or profanity.

true

Semantic meaning is derived from the words themselves and how they are arranged into sentences.

true

To focus on what people mean when they speak, rather than on what the words mean, is to focus on pragmatic meaning.

true