Exam 2: Foundations of Verbal Language

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Maria asked one of her classmates,Tonya,to explain how to do an assignment that was due in class for next week.Tonya responded by saying,"Um,I really don't know.I guess you are supposed to just write an essay about your future plans and stuff like that." What are the words in italics called?

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Question 41

Explain how both an alphabetically based language,such as English,and a pictographically based language,such as Chinese,can be symbolic.

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Question 42

Within the United States the same sandwich would be called "Hoagie," "Italian," "Bomber," "Grinder," "Hero" or "Sub" depending on the region.This variability is called _____.

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Question 43

The word "cool," meaning something that is alluring,is an example of slang.

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Question 44

Define doublespeak and give an example.

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Question 45

Connotations involve how people feel about a word,and therefore vary widely.

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Maria asked one of her classmates,Tonya,to explain how to do an assignment that was due in class for next week.Tonya responded by saying,"Um,I really don't know.I guess you are supposed to just write an essay about your future plans and stuff like that." What are the words in italics called?

Explain how both an alphabetically based language,such as English,and a pictographically based language,such as Chinese,can be symbolic.

Within the United States the same sandwich would be called "Hoagie," "Italian," "Bomber," "Grinder," "Hero" or "Sub" depending on the region.This variability is called _____.

The word "cool," meaning something that is alluring,is an example of slang.

Define doublespeak and give an example.

Connotations involve how people feel about a word,and therefore vary widely.

The Human Communication Process

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

The Self and Perception

Interpersonal and Electronically Mediated Communication

Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Management

The Interview

The Concepts of Groups

Participating in Groups

Public Speaking: Planning the Message

Public Speaking: Developing the Message

Public Speaking: Structuring the Message

Public Speaking: the Informative Speech

Public Speaking: the Persuasive Speech

Public Speaking: Presenting the Message

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