Question 1

Grammatical rules that dictate how words should be pronounced are referred to as&#10;A) syntactical rules.&#10;B) phonetic rules.&#10;C) phonological rules.&#10;D) articulation rules.

Accepted Answer

Phonological rules are the grammatical rules that dictate how words should be pronounced. These rules include the placement of stress on different syllables, the pronunciation of certain sounds in specific contexts, and the way that sounds change when they are combined with other sounds. Syntactical rules refer to the rules that dictate the structure of sentences, while phonetic rules refer to the physical properties of sounds themselves. Articulation rules are more about the physical mechanics of producing speech, rather than the rules that govern pronunciation.

Question 2

Technical language that is specific to members of a particular profession, interest group, or hobby is referred to as&#10;A) euphemism.&#10;B) slang.&#10;C) jargon.&#10;D) abstraction.

Accepted Answer

Technical language specific to a particular profession, interest group, or hobby is known as jargon. Euphemism is a milder or indirect way of expressing something unpleasant, slang is informal language used among a particular group, and abstraction refers to the concept of simplifying complex ideas by focusing on the essential aspects.

Question 3

Using abstract words that have unclear or misleading definitions to get out of an uncomfortable situation is referred to as&#10;A) euphemizing.&#10;B) equivocation.&#10;C) evasion.&#10;D) imagining.

Accepted Answer

Equivocation is the use of ambiguous language to avoid making a clear and direct statement. This can be used to evade a question or to manipulate a conversation. Euphemizing is the use of softer, less harsh language to describe something unpleasant or uncomfortable, which is related to equivocation but not the exact same concept. Evasion refers to avoiding a question or situation altogether, while imagining has no direct relation to the use of language in uncomfortable situations.

Question 4

Jane says her cousin is &#34;big boned,&#34; instead of saying she's overweight, obese, or fat, because she understands those other terms might have insulting connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using?&#10;A) jargon&#10;B) euphemism&#10;C) equivocation&#10;D) evasion

Accepted Answer

Jane is using a euphemism, which is a milder or less direct word or phrase substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

Question 5

The consistently accepted definition of a word is referred to as its&#10;A) denotative meaning.&#10;B) connotative meaning.&#10;C) encoded meaning.&#10;D) cognitive language.

Accepted Answer

The consistently accepted definition of a word is its denotative meaning.

Question 6

Andy compliments his mother's new hairstyle just before he asks her if she can loan him some money for the weekend, hoping that this will put her in a good mood and improve his chances of getting the loan. His compliment is serving which functional communication competency?

A) feeling
B) ritualizing
C) informing
D) control

Accepted Answer

Andy's compliment is aimed at influencing his mother's mood and behavior to increase the likelihood of her agreeing to loan him money, which aligns with the control function of communication. This function involves attempts to affect the environment and others' behavior.

Question 7

What term refers to a form of accommodation in which a communicator changes his or her regular language and slang to fit into a particular group?&#10;A) political correctness&#10;B) hedging&#10;C) qualifying&#10;D) code switching

Accepted Answer

Code switching is the term for changing language and slang to fit into a particular group or situation. Political correctness, hedging, and qualifying are all related to language use, but they do not specifically refer to the act of code switching.

Question 8

The relationship between symbols, objects, people, and concepts and the meaning that words have for people, either because of their definitions or their placement in a sentence, defines which of the following terms?

A) pragmatics
B) labeling
C) semantics
D) abstraction

Accepted Answer

The relationship between symbols, objects, people, and concepts and the meaning that words have for people, either because of their definitions or their placement in a sentence, defines which of the following terms?

A) pragmatics
B) labeling
C) semantics
D) abstraction

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Question 9

____________ is the system of symbols (words) we use to think about and communicate experiences and feelings.&#10;A) Denotative code&#10;B) Connotative code&#10;C) Language&#10;D) Body language

Accepted Answer

Language refers to the system of symbols (words) that we use to communicate and express our experiences and feelings. Denotative code and connotative code are specific aspects of language, while body language refers to nonverbal communication.

Question 10

In which of the following contexts would you be most likely to use high language?&#10;A) You meet your friends for coffee at Dunkin' Donuts.&#10;B) You interview for an internship at an advertising agency.&#10;C) You run into your best friend's mom at the mall.&#10;D) You meet for a study session with friends from your sociology class.

Accepted Answer

High language is most appropriate in formal or professional contexts, such as interviews, business settings, or academic situations. Option B, interviewing for an internship at an advertising agency, would require the use of formal language to create a professional impression.

Question 11

When Joe's roommate asks if Joe would bring his cat home after the winter holidays, Joe remembers how his aunt's house smelled like a soiled litter box and that there was cat hair all over the furniture. Joe feels a great sense of reluctance. His response is related to what kind of meaning for cat?

A) denotative meaning
B) connotative meaning
C) encoded meaning
D) cognitive language

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Joe's roommate asks if Joe would...

Question 12

Over dinner Ashleigh tells her family a hilarious story about how she and her bestie photobombed a couple trying to take a selfie in the food court at the mall. Her sister laughs and shouts "you're cray!" While the girls laugh, their parents stare blankly. The parents are most likely confused by the girls' use of which language form?

A) jargon
B) slang
C) euphemism
D) equivocation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Over dinner Ashleigh tells her family a...

Question 13

The theory that holds that the words a culture uses (or doesn't use) influence the thinking of people from that culture is&#10;A) linguistic anthropology.&#10;B) high-context culture.&#10;C) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.&#10;D) political correctness.&#10;Answer Key

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The answer of The theory that holds that the words...

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