Question 1

Which of the following uses graphic signs to represent words, or the ideas associated with words? For example, the graphic sign "2" represents the English word two.

Accepted Answer

A) syllabic writing 
B) rebus writing 
C) logographic writing 
D) pictographic "writing" 
A) syllabic writing 
B) rebus writing 
C) logographic writing 
D) pictographic "writing"

Question 2

In a syllabary, each symbol is expected to stand for a distinct

Accepted Answer

A) consonant. 
B) vowel. 
C) syllable. 
D) concept. 
A) consonant. 
B) vowel. 
C) syllable. 
D) concept.

Question 3

According to linguistic anthropologist Shirley Brice Heath, occasions in which individuals attempt to read and/or write are called

Accepted Answer

A) round robins. 
B) public writing. 
C) blogging. 
D) literacy events. 
A) round robins. 
B) public writing. 
C) blogging. 
D) literacy events.

Question 4

The angle brackets placed around a word indicate that

Accepted Answer

A) a writing system and not a phonetic transcription system is in use. 
B) this is a case of phonetic transcription using the IPA. 
C) allophone rules may be disregarded in pronouncing this word. 
D) the word in question is a lexeme. 
A) a writing system and not a phonetic transcription system is in use. 
B) this is a case of phonetic transcription using the IPA. 
C) allophone rules may be disregarded in pronouncing this word. 
D) the word in question is a lexeme.

Question 5

Identify two key differences between the autonomous approach to literacy and the practice approach to literacy.

Accepted Answer

The autonomous approach to literacy focu

Question 6

The autonomous approach to literacy assumes that once you master the technology of reading, you should be able to

Accepted Answer

A) decode the meaning of any piece of writing unambiguously. 
B) decode a piece of writing in context only. 
C) discover alternate meanings in a piece of writing. 
D) read additional background into a piece of writing. 
A) decode the meaning of any piece of writing unambiguously. 
B) decode a piece of writing in context only. 
C) discover alternate meanings in a piece of writing. 
D) read additional background into a piece of writing.

Question 7

Which of the following uses combinations of logographic and syllabic signs?

Accepted Answer

A) logographic writing 
B) alphabetic writing 
C) logosyllabic writing 
D) syllabic writing 
A) logographic writing 
B) alphabetic writing 
C) logosyllabic writing 
D) syllabic writing

Question 8

Efforts to standardize the spelling of a language

Accepted Answer

A) are apolitical, and generally only of interest to linguists. 
B) reveal the language ideology of the standardizers. 
C) inevitably result in improvements appreciated by all users of the language. 
D) are completely separate from standardization of pronunciation 
A) are apolitical, and generally only of interest to linguists. 
B) reveal the language ideology of the standardizers. 
C) inevitably result in improvements appreciated by all users of the language. 
D) are completely separate from standardization of pronunciation

Question 9

Which of the following is an ancient record-keeping system that used a system of knots tied into strings?

Accepted Answer

A) cornelian binding 
B) clove hitching 
C) khipus 
D) cuneiform 
A) cornelian binding 
B) clove hitching 
C) khipus 
D) cuneiform

Question 10

Which of the following refers to a graphic mark that represents one or more of the sounds of language ?

Accepted Answer

A) phonetic sign 
B) semantic sign 
C) pedantic sign 
D) reflexive sign 
A) phonetic sign 
B) semantic sign 
C) pedantic sign 
D) reflexive sign

Question 11

Whether or not a group of people "has" writing is always clear-cut and undisputed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The theoretical approach to literacy that defines it as a technology that you can learn to use is called the

Accepted Answer

A) automatic approach. 
B) autonomous approach. 
C) alphabetic approach. 
D) practice approach. 
A) automatic approach. 
B) autonomous approach. 
C) alphabetic approach. 
D) practice approach.

Question 13

The theory that asserts that literacy is a set of habitual behaviors exercised in specific contexts is the

Accepted Answer

A) ideological approach. 
B) autonomous approach. 
C) contextual approach. 
D) practice approach. 
A) ideological approach. 
B) autonomous approach. 
C) contextual approach. 
D) practice approach.

Question 14

Give an example of a common lexeme in English, which includes both phonetic and semantic signs.  Identify which sign(s)is/are phonetic and which is/are semantic.

Accepted Answer

A lexeme is a unit of lexical meaning, w

Question 15

According to linguistic anthropologist Bambi Schieffelin, the introduction of a missionary-developed writing system to the Kaluli of New Guinea has resulted in a shift in

Accepted Answer

A) fishing techniques. 
B) gardening techniques. 
C) approaches to maintaining good health. 
D) communicative practices and social stratification. 
A) fishing techniques. 
B) gardening techniques. 
C) approaches to maintaining good health. 
D) communicative practices and social stratification.

Which of the following uses graphic signs to represent words, or the ideas associated with words? For example, the graphic sign "2" represents the English word two.

In a syllabary, each symbol is expected to stand for a distinct

According to linguistic anthropologist Shirley Brice Heath, occasions in which individuals attempt to read and/or write are called

The angle brackets placed around a word indicate that

Identify two key differences between the autonomous approach to literacy and the practice approach to literacy.

The autonomous approach to literacy assumes that once you master the technology of reading, you should be able to

Which of the following uses combinations of logographic and syllabic signs?

Efforts to standardize the spelling of a language

Which of the following is an ancient record-keeping system that used a system of knots tied into strings?

Which of the following refers to a graphic mark that represents one or more of the sounds of language ?

Whether or not a group of people "has" writing is always clear-cut and undisputed.

The theoretical approach to literacy that defines it as a technology that you can learn to use is called the

The theory that asserts that literacy is a set of habitual behaviors exercised in specific contexts is the

Give an example of a common lexeme in English, which includes both phonetic and semantic signs. Identify which sign(s)is/are phonetic and which is/are semantic.

According to linguistic anthropologist Bambi Schieffelin, the introduction of a missionary-developed writing system to the Kaluli of New Guinea has resulted in a shift in

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Exam 7: Writing and Literacy

Which of the following uses graphic signs to represent words, or the ideas associated with words? For example, the graphic sign "2" represents the English word two.

In a syllabary, each symbol is expected to stand for a distinct

According to linguistic anthropologist Shirley Brice Heath, occasions in which individuals attempt to read and/or write are called

The angle brackets placed around a word indicate that

Identify two key differences between the autonomous approach to literacy and the practice approach to literacy.

The autonomous approach to literacy assumes that once you master the technology of reading, you should be able to

Which of the following uses combinations of logographic and syllabic signs?

Efforts to standardize the spelling of a language

Which of the following is an ancient record-keeping system that used a system of knots tied into strings?

Which of the following refers to a graphic mark that represents one or more of the sounds of language ?

Whether or not a group of people "has" writing is always clear-cut and undisputed.

The theoretical approach to literacy that defines it as a technology that you can learn to use is called the

The theory that asserts that literacy is a set of habitual behaviors exercised in specific contexts is the

Give an example of a common lexeme in English, which includes both phonetic and semantic signs. Identify which sign(s)is/are phonetic and which is/are semantic.

According to linguistic anthropologist Bambi Schieffelin, the introduction of a missionary-developed writing system to the Kaluli of New Guinea has resulted in a shift in

Linguistic Anthropology

Language and Culture

The Sounds of Language

Words and Sentences

Silent Languages

Language in Action

How and When Is Language Possible

Change and Choice

Doing Linguistic Anthropology

Filters