Question 1

Bypassing uses words that reinforce stereotypes, belittle other people, or exclude others from understanding an in-group's message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define bypassing. Provide a detailed example that demonstrates your understanding of this common language barrier.

Accepted Answer

Bypassing is a common language barrier t

Question 3

Offensive statements such as "damn you" or "go to hell" are typically used to express strong emotions and attitudes. Therefore, they should not

Accepted Answer

A)  be seen as rude or offensive. 
B)  be defined in a dictionary. 
C)  be taken literally. 
D)  be used in films. 
E)  be offensive to others. 
A)  be seen as rude or offensive. 
B)  be defined in a dictionary. 
C)  be taken literally. 
D)  be used in films. 
E)  be offensive to others.

Question 4

By using a word such as now to replace the five-word, 17-letter phrase at this point in time, you are avoiding using

Accepted Answer

A)  connotative language. 
B)  denotative language. 
C)  oral language. 
D)  a euphemism. 
E)  gobbledygook. 
A)  connotative language. 
B)  denotative language. 
C)  oral language. 
D)  a euphemism. 
E)  gobbledygook.

Question 5

The first humans to speak language as we know it lived in East Africa about 1 million years ago, even though human ancestors lived about 5 million years ago in what is now Ethiopia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When we see or hear a word, we rely on the dictionary definition rather than our knowledge, experience, and feelings to decide what the word means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The referent will be the same for each word used in a language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Abstract words refer to an idea or concept that cannot be observed or touched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you want to avoid the use of gobbledygook, you should avoid doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never write a sentence with more than 40 words. 
B)  Cover only one subject per sentence. 
C)  Use the word "you" rather than "I" when expressing judgments about others. 
D)  Don't include information just to show off that you know it. 
E)  Use shorter words and phrases such as "now" rather than "at the present time." 
A)  Never write a sentence with more than 40 words. 
B)  Cover only one subject per sentence. 
C)  Use the word "you" rather than "I" when expressing judgments about others. 
D)  Don't include information just to show off that you know it. 
E)  Use shorter words and phrases such as "now" rather than "at the present time."

Question 10

Which answer best reflects the answer to the research question: Do women talk more than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  In similar circumstances, women talk more than men. 
B)  In general, men and women use the same number of words when talking. 
C)  Women talk more than men, especially when interacting with their husbands and strangers. 
D)  Men talk more with their classmates and where the topic of conversation requires disclosure of feelings. 
E)  In general, women do most of the talking in work settings. 
A)  In similar circumstances, women talk more than men. 
B)  In general, men and women use the same number of words when talking. 
C)  Women talk more than men, especially when interacting with their husbands and strangers. 
D)  Men talk more with their classmates and where the topic of conversation requires disclosure of feelings. 
E)  In general, women do most of the talking in work settings.

Question 11

In order to capitalize on the benefits of powerful language, you should avoid using five types of powerless speech: hesitations and fillers, qualifiers and hedges, tag questions, disclaimers, and feeble intensifiers. Provide at least two examples of three of these types of powerless speech.

Accepted Answer

Sure, I can provide examples for each of

Question 12

Explain why using language incorrectly may derail your career.

Accepted Answer

Using language incorrectly can derail yo

Question 13

Slang helps language change and renew itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Oxford International Dictionary Online identified three new words in 2013: selfie, jorts, and twerk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Communication scholars describe netlingo as an identifiable language developed for Internet communication while netspeak reflects common typographic strategies used to achieve a more sociable, oral, and interactive communication style. Describe the key features of both netlingo and netspeak by providing examples of each of the features.

Accepted Answer

Netlingo and netspeak are both unique fo

Question 16

Explain the following statement: "Words do not have meanings; people have meanings for words." Provide examples to demonstrate your understanding of this statement.

Accepted Answer

This statement highlights the idea that

Question 17

All of the following are oral language strategies except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use shorter words. 
B)  Use complete sentences. 
C)  Use contractions. 
D)  Use informal, colloquial expressions. 
E)  Use familiar words. 
A)  Use shorter words. 
B)  Use complete sentences. 
C)  Use contractions. 
D)  Use informal, colloquial expressions. 
E)  Use familiar words.

Bypassing uses words that reinforce stereotypes, belittle other people, or exclude others from understanding an in-group's message.

Define bypassing. Provide a detailed example that demonstrates your understanding of this common language barrier.

Offensive statements such as "damn you" or "go to hell" are typically used to express strong emotions and attitudes. Therefore, they should not

By using a word such as now to replace the five-word, 17-letter phrase at this point in time, you are avoiding using

The first humans to speak language as we know it lived in East Africa about 1 million years ago, even though human ancestors lived about 5 million years ago in what is now Ethiopia.

When we see or hear a word, we rely on the dictionary definition rather than our knowledge, experience, and feelings to decide what the word means.

The referent will be the same for each word used in a language.

Abstract words refer to an idea or concept that cannot be observed or touched.

If you want to avoid the use of gobbledygook, you should avoid doing which of the following?

Which answer best reflects the answer to the research question: Do women talk more than men?

In order to capitalize on the benefits of powerful language, you should avoid using five types of powerless speech: hesitations and fillers, qualifiers and hedges, tag questions, disclaimers, and feeble intensifiers. Provide at least two examples of three of these types of powerless speech.

Explain why using language incorrectly may derail your career.

Slang helps language change and renew itself.

The Oxford International Dictionary Online identified three new words in 2013: selfie, jorts, and twerk.

Explain the following statement: "Words do not have meanings; people have meanings for words." Provide examples to demonstrate your understanding of this statement.

All of the following are oral language strategies except:

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters

Exam 5: Verbal Communication

Bypassing uses words that reinforce stereotypes, belittle other people, or exclude others from understanding an in-group's message.

Define bypassing. Provide a detailed example that demonstrates your understanding of this common language barrier.

Offensive statements such as "damn you" or "go to hell" are typically used to express strong emotions and attitudes. Therefore, they should not

By using a word such as now to replace the five-word, 17-letter phrase at this point in time, you are avoiding using

The first humans to speak language as we know it lived in East Africa about 1 million years ago, even though human ancestors lived about 5 million years ago in what is now Ethiopia.

When we see or hear a word, we rely on the dictionary definition rather than our knowledge, experience, and feelings to decide what the word means.

The referent will be the same for each word used in a language.

Abstract words refer to an idea or concept that cannot be observed or touched.

If you want to avoid the use of gobbledygook, you should avoid doing which of the following?

Which answer best reflects the answer to the research question: Do women talk more than men?

In order to capitalize on the benefits of powerful language, you should avoid using five types of powerless speech: hesitations and fillers, qualifiers and hedges, tag questions, disclaimers, and feeble intensifiers. Provide at least two examples of three of these types of powerless speech.

Explain why using language incorrectly may derail your career.

Slang helps language change and renew itself.

The Oxford International Dictionary Online identified three new words in 2013: selfie, jorts, and twerk.

Explain the following statement: "Words do not have meanings; people have meanings for words." Provide examples to demonstrate your understanding of this statement.

All of the following are oral language strategies except:

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters