COM1000 Quiz 4

Which of the following is a type of disruptive language? A. Opinion statements B. Jargon C. Slang D. Relative words

opinion statements

Fast or slow, small or large, smart or stupid, and short or long are examples of _____________ words. A. Slang B. Relative C. Jargon D. Equivocal

relative

Words that gain their meaning by comparison are called _________________. A. Symbiotic words B. Relative words C. Slang D. Equivocal words

relative words

The rules that deal with the meaning of specific words are called _________________. A. Semantic rules B. Phonological rules C. Syntactic rules D. Pragmatic rules

semantic rules

Arbitrary constructions that represent a communicator's thoughts are referred to in the chapter as _________________. A. Communication B. Syntactic rules C. Phonological rules D. Symbols

symbols

"Going you the to tonight game are."Which rules help explain the mistakes in the above sentence? A. Semantic rules B. Pragmatic rules C. Syntactic rules D. Phonological rules

syntactic rules

The rules that govern the structure of language A. Pragmatic rules B. Phonological rules C. Semantic rules D. Syntactic rules

syntactic rules

_______________ contains words that sound as if they're describing something when they are really announcing the speaker's attitude toward something. A. An inferential statement B. A euphemism C. An equivocation D. Emotive language

Emotive language

Which sentence below best represents that meanings are in people, not in words? A. Successful communication occurs only when we let others know the true meaning of words. B. It's safe to assume all people use words the same way you do. C. Some people understand the real meanings of words. D. The meanings people associate with words have far more significance than do their dictionary definitions.

The meanings people associate with words have far more significance than do their dictionary definitions.

Which of the following statements is true? A. Words are imprecise by nature. B. Equivocal understandings are usually intentional. (WRONG) C. Euphemisms always make bad news easier to bear. D. Jargon has no benefits.

Words are imprecise by nature (UNSURE)

A pleasant term substituted for a more direct but potentially less pleasant one is referred to as _________________. A. An inferential statement B. A euphemism C. An equivocation D. Emotive language

a euphemism

A pleasant term substituted for a more direct but potentially less pleasant one is referred to as _________________. A. Emotive language B. An equivocation C. An inferential statement D. A euphemism

a euphemism

Teaching kids to "go potty" instead of "go to the toilet" is an example of _________________. A. n equivocal word B. argon C. A euphemism D. A relative word

a euphemism

Close friends and lovers often develop special terms that serve as a way of signifying their relationship. Using the same vocabulary sets these people apart from others, reminding themselves and the rest of the world of their relationship. This is referred to as ______________. A. Equivocation B. Convergence C. Responsibility D. Divergence

convergence

Words that have more than one definition are called _________________. A. Jargon B. Equivocal words C. Relative words D. Slang

equivocal words

Jared tends to focus on solving problems and accomplishing tasks when speaking. This is known as a(n) ______________ use of language. A. Instrumental B. Intersex C. Convergent D. Feminine

instrumental

The specialized vocabulary that functions as a kind of shorthand for people with common backgrounds and experiences is called _________________. A. Jargon B. Slang C. Relative words D. Equivocal words

jargon

A collection of symbols governed by rules and used to convey messages between individuals is referred to in the chapter as _________________. A. Language B. Syntactic rules C. Phonological rules D. Symbols

language

Listeners who assume that particular accents are invariably proof of specific abilities and traits are exhibiting _____________. A. Stereotypes B. Affiliation (WRONG) C. Divergence D. Status

Stereotypes (UNSURE)

A(n) _____________ involves pronunciation perceived as different from the local speech style. A. Elocution B. Accent C. Expression D. Affiliation

accent

Language that tends to focus on emotions is characterized as ______________. A. Undifferentiated B. Affiliative C. Affective D. Effective

affective

A deliberately vague statement that can be interpreted in more than one way is referred to as _________________. A. Emotive language B. An inferential statement C. A euphemism D. An equivocation

an equivocation

The type of statement that cannot be proved or disproved is called _________________. A. A false statement B. An opinion statement C. A factual statement D. An inferential statement

an opinion statement