Answers620627PW Intro to Comm and Speech S1 – FARQUHAR CYNTHIAThe Principles of Language

The Principles of Language Answers

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Which of the following is an example of the connotative meaning of language?

A
Snow is formed directly from the freezing of the water vapor in the air.
B
Snow usually reminds me of Christmas.
C
Snow is a precipitation in the form of ice crystals, mainly of intricately branched, hexagonal form and often agglomerated into snowflakes.
D
Snow is cold to touch.
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True or False? Language is symbolic. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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True or False? Face-saving is a principle of language. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not an example of the denotative meaning of language?

A
A hat is a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
B
A sweater is a soft and fuzzy top to keep people cozy.
C
A glove is a fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb.
D
A shirt a long- or short-sleeved garment for the upper part of the body, usually lightweight and having a collar and a front opening.
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Which of the following is not one of the four meanings we assign to language?

A
concrete
B
abstract
C
bypass
D
denotative
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________ of language leads to meaning.

A
Interpretation
B
Bypass
C
Communication
D
Understanding
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Which of the following statements is true?

A
Everyone who speaks the same language interprets the language exactly the same way.
B
All languages rely on identical symbols.
C
Past experience can influence how we interpret language.
D
Language does not require grammar to be understood.
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True or False? Cooperation is a principle of language. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not an example of the abstract meaning of language?

A
misery
B
patriotism
C
duty
D
bananas
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Which of the following is an accurate definition of connotative meaning?

A
the specific, definitive dictionary definition
B
the meaning we assign to words based on our emotions and experiences
C
anything that can be experienced through our senses
D
anything that cannot be experienced through our senses

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