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1. You and your sister using the phrase “blue moon” to signal to each other when your mom is in a bad mood is an example of .

regulative rules

constitutive rules

connotative meanings

denotative meanings

Chapter 5: 1. You and your sister using the phrase “blue moon” to signal to each other when your mom is in a bad mood is an example of .

2. Which of the following is not one of the four characteristics of understandable language, according to the cooperative principle?

Honest

Symbolic

Clear

Informative

Chapter 5: 2. Which of the following is not one of the four characteristics of understandable language, according to the cooperative principle?

3. Phrases that both emphasize inclusion and enhance feelings of connection and similarity are known as .

“we” language

understandable messages

“I” language

cooperative principle

Chapter 5: 3. Phrases that both emphasize inclusion and enhance feelings of connection and similarity are known as .

4. According to researcher Dominic Infante, how can you competently communicate with verbally aggressive people?

Avoid triggering aggression by teasing, baiting, or insulting others.

Minimize contact with people who are chronically verbally aggressive.

Remain polite and respectful, and don't retaliate with your own attacks.

All of the answers are correct.

Chapter 5: 4. According to researcher Dominic Infante, how can you competently communicate with verbally aggressive people?

5. According to Table 5. 3, Types of Deception, which of the following refers to revealing only part of the truth while leaving out important information?

Vague

Avoidance

Lying

Concealment

Chapter 5: 5. According to Table 5. 3, Types of Deception, which of the following refers to revealing only part of the truth while leaving out important information?