Multiple Choice
The word cat is an arbitrary ________ that refers to a type of feline animal that people often keep as pets.
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The consistently held (dictionary) definition of a word is referred to as its __________ definition.
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_____________ refers to using abstract words that have unclear or misleading definitions to get out of an uncomfortable situation.
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Jane says her cousin is big boned instead of saying she’s overweight, obese, or fat because she understands that those other terms might have insulting connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using?
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Language that offends, threatens, or insults a person or group based upon race, religion, gender, or other identifiable characteristics is called _____________.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language that can lead to miscommunication?
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_________ are our various language possibilities, and we draw on them to find the most effective and appropriate language for a given relationship, situation, or cultural environment.
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_____________ refers to more formal, polite, or mainstream language.
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Which of the following is the best description of the Sapir-
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Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic associated with female language use?
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True/False
The cognitive language you use about someone affects your experiences with him or her.
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Language is bound by the relationship in which it occurs.
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Ritualizing involves the rules for managing conversations and relationships.
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While lower-
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Jargon is an informal form of language that is known to most people in a particular culture at a particular time.
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By code switching, we actually hurt our chances of accommodating to another person.
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High language frequently involves slang or jargon and is used in informal environments.
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Women primarily see conversations as negotiations for closeness and connection with others, while men experience talk more as a struggle for control, independence, and hierarchy.
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Qualifiers, hedges, and disclaimers cause women to appear more powerful.
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In communicating via e-
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In which ways do we learn to use language appropriately and effectively?
Describe the main two rules of grammar.
Identify the stated communication goals high levels of abstraction can help accomplish.
Describe the difference between high and low language.
Identify the socially determined expectations for masculinity and femininity that may be present in conversation style, especially when power or control are involved.