Deck 4: Multicultural and Multilingual Considerations

Question 1

Vernacular

A)Informal varieties of a dialect
B)Formal varieties of a dialect
C)Variations in written language
D)School language

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Dialect

A)Phonological and vocal characteristics of a spoken language derived from geographical and foreign language influences
B)Variations in rules for the form,content and use of a spoken language derived from historical,social,regional and cultural influences
C)Variations in communication that deviate from the speech community's standard
D)All of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Bidialectal individuals are considered effective code-switchers.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Code-switching

A)Translating rap songs
B)The shifting from one dialect to another in response to the communicative setting
C)Gradual progression toward the use of standard speech
D)Understanding slang

Question 5

Culture

A)Is arbitrary and changeable
B)Is learned
C)Is a set of values,beliefs and perceptions
D)All of the above

Question 6

The terms accent and dialect may be viewed as synonyms.

Question 7

Communication difference

A)Normal language patterns that vary from the national standard
B)Normal language patterns associated with a speech community
C)Normal language patterns that may be described as dialects or accents
D)A and C only

Question 8

A social dialect is an inferior variety of a language.

Question 9

A communication disorder

A)Interferes with transmission of the message
B)Stands out as unusually different
C)Produces negative feelings for the speaker
D)All of the above

Question 10

Accent

A)Phonological and vocal characteristics of a spoken language derived from geographical and foreign language influences
B)Variations in rules for the form,content and use of a spoken language derived from historical,social,regional and cultural influences
C)Variations in communication that deviate from the speech community's standard
D)All of the above

Question 11

Similarities and differences exist within and among different cultural groups.

Question 12

Sociolinguistics

A)The study of language acquisition
B)The study of language disorders
C)The study of social and cultural influences on language use and structure
D)The study of language therapy

Question 13

A communication difference is not always a communication disorder.

Question 14

Dialects are rule-governed linguistic systems.

Question 15

Bilingual individuals control parts or all of two languages.

Question 16

Speech community

A)A group of people who establish rules for language use
B)A group of people living in the same neighborhood
C)A group of people who use a shared language
D)A group of people sharing racial origins

Question 17

Standardized tests may give the inaccurate impression that a communication disorder exists.

Question 18

Language

A)Is a synonym for communication
B)Is a conventional set of arbitrary symbols used for communication
C)Expresses important aspects of culture
D)Serves as a unifying force for people
E)All of the above except A

Question 19

One role of the speech-language pathologist is to distinguish communication differences from communication disorders.