The Principles of Language

Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of the concrete meaning of language?

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color

Question 2

How can the “same” language be different?

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Some languages are spoken in many different communities. This means that each community will develop it’s own rules and even words. An example is British English and American English; although the languages are basically the “same” because they are spoken in different communities, the two languages have developed some unique characteristics.

Question 3

Which of the following determines how we interpret language?

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context and culture

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of the face-saving principle of language? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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a friend avoiding a controversial topic

Question 5

Describe a situation in which you may experience bypass.

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Answers will vary, but should indicate an understanding that bypass occurs when people assign different meanings to words.

Question 6

Language is interpreted exactly the same way by every person. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true?

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All languages rely on identical symbols.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a denotative meaning?

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“Tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year”

Question 9

Concrete terms can never be used in an abstract or symbolic way.

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F

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