Question 1

According to linguist Noam Chomsky,all languages differ in their basic syntax and grammatical structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hyperbole is a rhetorical device that uses exaggeration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A euphemism is a way of speaking in which someone conveys contempt by saying one thing while meaning something else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An important component of critical thought is clearly defining key terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following can be a barrier to effective communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal cues such as body language 
B)  careless use of ambiguous words 
C)  cultural differences 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  nonverbal cues such as body language 
B)  careless use of ambiguous words 
C)  cultural differences 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following can differ from culture to culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal language 
B)  the purposes in communicating 
C)  styles of communicating 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  nonverbal language 
B)  the purposes in communicating 
C)  styles of communicating 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is used to interpret the communications of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  tone of voice 
B)  words spoken 
C)  body language 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  tone of voice 
B)  words spoken 
C)  body language 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of stipulative definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stipulative definitions can only be given to new words or combinations of old words. 
B)  Stipulative definitions often start as slang among groups. 
C)  Stipulative definitions can be true or false. 
D)  Stipulative definitions are never useful. 
A)  Stipulative definitions can only be given to new words or combinations of old words. 
B)  Stipulative definitions often start as slang among groups. 
C)  Stipulative definitions can be true or false. 
D)  Stipulative definitions are never useful.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of lexical definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lexical definitions cannot be found in dictionaries. 
B)  A word can have more than one lexical definition. 
C)  Lexical definitions cannot be correct or incorrect. 
D)  Lexical definitions never change. 
A)  Lexical definitions cannot be found in dictionaries. 
B)  A word can have more than one lexical definition. 
C)  Lexical definitions cannot be correct or incorrect. 
D)  Lexical definitions never change.

Question 10

Expressive language only serves the function of getting the listener to feel certain ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Miscommunication is always due to content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of persuasive definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persuasive definitions are never a barrier to effective critical thinking. 
B)  Persuasive definitions are often used to persuade others to adopt a particular view. 
C)  Persuasive definitions are a type of precising definition. 
D)  Persuasive definitions are a type of theoretical definition. 
A)  Persuasive definitions are never a barrier to effective critical thinking. 
B)  Persuasive definitions are often used to persuade others to adopt a particular view. 
C)  Persuasive definitions are a type of precising definition. 
D)  Persuasive definitions are a type of theoretical definition.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of good definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)  A good definition provides all of the essential characteristics of what is being defined. 
B)  A good definition can use the word being defined (or a variation of that word) as a part of the definition. 
C)  A good definition makes use of figurative language. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  A good definition provides all of the essential characteristics of what is being defined. 
B)  A good definition can use the word being defined (or a variation of that word) as a part of the definition. 
C)  A good definition makes use of figurative language. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Language can be used to manipulate others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A dysphemism replaces one word with another to create a positive effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The connotative meaning of a word cannot vary from person to person or group to group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical device?

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcasm 
B)  euphemism 
C)  hyperbole 
D)  lying 
A)  sarcasm 
B)  euphemism 
C)  hyperbole 
D)  lying

Question 18

Which of the following is a possible negative consequence of stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a stereotype can prevent us from seeing people as they really are. 
B)  Stereotyping helps break down resistance. 
C)  We may get a more accurate view of the stereotyped group. 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  Using a stereotype can prevent us from seeing people as they really are. 
B)  Stereotyping helps break down resistance. 
C)  We may get a more accurate view of the stereotyped group. 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 19

Language is limited to spoken and written forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In his novel 1984,George Orwell put forth which of the following views?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is used those in power to stimulate free and open discussion among the citizens of a country. 
B)  Language can be manipulated by those in power to limit free thought among the citizens of a country. 
C)  The primary purpose of political language is to promote democratic reform of authoritarian regimes. 
D)  Language can be reformed by those in power to undermine the ability of foreign nations to wage war. 
A)  Language is used those in power to stimulate free and open discussion among the citizens of a country. 
B)  Language can be manipulated by those in power to limit free thought among the citizens of a country. 
C)  The primary purpose of political language is to promote democratic reform of authoritarian regimes. 
D)  Language can be reformed by those in power to undermine the ability of foreign nations to wage war.

According to linguist Noam Chomsky,all languages differ in their basic syntax and grammatical structure.

Hyperbole is a rhetorical device that uses exaggeration.

A euphemism is a way of speaking in which someone conveys contempt by saying one thing while meaning something else.

An important component of critical thought is clearly defining key terms.

Which of the following can be a barrier to effective communication?

Which of the following can differ from culture to culture?

Which of the following is used to interpret the communications of others?

Which of the following is true of stipulative definitions?

Which of the following is true of lexical definitions?

Expressive language only serves the function of getting the listener to feel certain ways.

Miscommunication is always due to content.

Which of the following is true of persuasive definitions?

Which of the following is true of good definitions?

Language can be used to manipulate others.

A dysphemism replaces one word with another to create a positive effect.

The connotative meaning of a word cannot vary from person to person or group to group.

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical device?

Which of the following is a possible negative consequence of stereotyping?

Language is limited to spoken and written forms.

In his novel 1984,George Orwell put forth which of the following views?

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Exam 3: Language and Communication

According to linguist Noam Chomsky,all languages differ in their basic syntax and grammatical structure.

Hyperbole is a rhetorical device that uses exaggeration.

A euphemism is a way of speaking in which someone conveys contempt by saying one thing while meaning something else.

An important component of critical thought is clearly defining key terms.

Which of the following can be a barrier to effective communication?

Which of the following can differ from culture to culture?

Which of the following is used to interpret the communications of others?

Which of the following is true of stipulative definitions?

Which of the following is true of lexical definitions?

Expressive language only serves the function of getting the listener to feel certain ways.

Miscommunication is always due to content.

Which of the following is true of persuasive definitions?

Which of the following is true of good definitions?

Language can be used to manipulate others.

A dysphemism replaces one word with another to create a positive effect.

The connotative meaning of a word cannot vary from person to person or group to group.

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical device?

Which of the following is a possible negative consequence of stereotyping?

Language is limited to spoken and written forms.

In his novel 1984,George Orwell put forth which of the following views?

Critical Thinking: Why Its Important?

Reason and Emotion

Knowledge, Evidence, and Errors in Thinking

Informal Fallacies

Recognizing, Analyzing, and Constructing Arguments

Inductive Arguments

Deductive Arguments

Ethics and Moral Decision Making

Marketing and Advertising

Mass Media

Science

Law and Politics

Filters