Question 1

Sometimes giving too much detail can make your language less clear.

Accepted Answer

Giving too much detail can cause confusion and overwhelm the reader or listener, making the language less clear. It's important to strike a balance between providing enough information and not overloading the audience with unnecessary details.

Question 2

When trying to make your language clear, which of the following should you consider?&#10;A) precise diction&#10;B) precise grammar&#10;C) unnecessary repetition&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

When trying to make your language clear, you should consider all of the above options. Precise diction helps to convey your meaning accurately, while precise grammar ensures that your sentences are structured correctly. Unnecessary repetition can cloud your message and make it harder to understand, so it's important to avoid it whenever possible. By considering all these factors, you can ensure that your language is clear and easy to understand.

Question 3

When trying to make your language clear, which of the following should you consider?&#10;A) precise diction&#10;B) precise grammar&#10;C) unnecessary repetition&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above should be considered when trying to make your language clear. Precise diction and grammar help ensure that your words are conveying the intended meaning accurately. Unnecessary repetition can create confusion and distract from the main message.

Question 4

The following involves________ :&#10;&#34;All canines have hair. Some of my teeth are canines. Therefore, some of my teeth have hair.&#34;&#10;A) a euphemism&#10;B) beware manipulatoin&#10;C) equivocation&#10;D) product placement

Accepted Answer

This is an example of equivocation, where the word "canines" is used to refer to both a type of tooth and a type of animal. The syllogism appears to make logical sense but is actually fallacious.

Question 5

Which of the following is arguably a euphemism for abortion?&#10;A) murder&#10;B) termination of a pregnancy&#10;C) neither a. nor b.&#10;D) both a. and b.

Accepted Answer

"Termination of a pregnancy" is commonly used as a euphemism for abortion because it does not have the same negative connotations as the word "abortion."

Question 6

When trying to make your language clear, which of the following should you consider?&#10;A) precise diction&#10;B) precise rammar&#10;C) unnecessary repetition&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important when trying to make your language clear. Precise diction helps to convey your message accurately, precise grammar ensures that your sentences are structured correctly and easy to understand, and avoiding unnecessary repetition keeps your writing concise and clear.

Question 7

Which of the following words are examples of loaded language? She is a pinky, commie chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.&#10;A) commie&#10;B) chairman&#10;C) pinky&#10;D) all of the above&#10;E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

"Commie" and "pinky" are both loaded terms that have negative connotations. "Chairman" is a more neutral term, but it can also be used in a loaded way to suggest that the person in question is a powerful or influential figure.

Question 8

Sufficient conditions are always necessary.

Accepted Answer

Sufficient conditions provide enough information for an outcome to occur but are not always necessary. There may be other ways to achieve the same outcome without meeting all the sufficient conditions.

Question 9

Advertisers take into account the placement of a magazine ad because it affects the way

Accepted Answer

The placement of a magazine ad impacts its visibility and effectiveness in reaching the target audience. Advertisers will consider factors such as the page number, adjacent content, and proximity to other ads when choosing a placement for their ad.

Question 10

All loaded language is an attempt to manipulate

Accepted Answer

Loaded language is used to manipulate emotions and opinions of the listener/reader. It is often used in advertising, propaganda, and politics to promote a particular agenda or point of view.

Question 11

What is impercise about the following sentence. How could you fix it?&#10;What is the difference between a football field and a soccer field?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 5: Language