Question 1

What are some of the benefits of using language in positive ways that express affection, intimacy, comfort, and support? Think about implications for the speaker, the hearer, and their relationship. What are some of the different ways we can use language to express these sentiments?

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Question 2

To an American, the phrase "How are you today?" sounds correct, whereas the phrase "Today you are how?" sounds incorrect. The second phrase violates which rule of language?

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A) phonological 
B) syntactic 
C) semantic 
D) pragmatic

Question 3

Which of the following is true about I-statements?

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A) They ignore the problem. 
B) They allow us to shift the blame. 
C) They allow us to claim ownership of our thoughts and feelings. 
D) They shift responsibility for one's own thoughts or feelings to the listener.

Question 4

Identify and define each of the four types of language rules articulated in your text.

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Question 5

Describe how language is tied to issues of credibility, and provide examples of at least three different factors that might affect one's credibility.

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Question 6

Do you agree with some of the criticisms scholars have offered against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? How important is language in shaping our worldview? How important is our worldview in shaping language development? Make a case either for or against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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Question 7

According to research, women who take their husbands' name when they marry differ in some ways from women who keep their birth name. Which of the following statements is true?

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A) Name-keepers have higher self-esteem than name-changers. 
B) Name-changers report having more power in their marriages than name-keepers. 
C) Name-changers score higher than name-keepers on reports of feminist attitudes. 
D) Name-keepers say their personal concerns are more important than their relationships.

Question 8

When Jesse first met Nicolette, he extended his hand and said warmly, "Nice to meet you." In response, Nicolette sighed, rolled her eyes, and simply said, "Yah," in a very sarcastic tone. Jesse inferred that Nicolette was not excited about meeting him, based on her reaction. On which rule of language did Jesse likely base his decision?

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A) phonological rule 
B) syntactic rule 
C) semantic rule 
D) pragmatic rule

Question 9

Verbal communication includes both spoken and written language.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Only false statements can ever qualify as libel.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Regarding defamation, which of the following is true?

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A) Slander concerns statements made either aloud or in print. 
B) Whether or not a statement is true is only relevant to slander, not libel. 
C) Libel is more common than slander in interpersonal interaction. 
D) Libel involves only statements made in print.

Question 12

The use of a "thumbs-up" gesture to symbolize the statement "good luck"

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A) illustrates that meaning can be conveyed without the use of words. 
B) does not qualify as a form of language. 
C) involves a specific meaning that is culturally understood. 
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about language and culture is true?

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A) When people speak more than one language, their language use has no effect on their cultural identity. 
B) When people speak more than one language, their language use might have a small effect on their cultural identity, but the result is too small to be noticed. 
C) When people speak more than one language, their language use is often accompanied by a shift in cultural values. 
D) None of these statements is true.

Question 14

Saying that someone has been "let go" instead of "fired" is an example of which language behavior?

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A) hate speech 
B) slang 
C) euphemism 
D) profanity

Question 15

All language is symbolic, and all symbolic systems constitute language.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and give examples that illustrate its assertions.

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Question 17

Slang can serve an important social function by helping people distinguish between those who do and do not belong to their social networks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How prevalent is hate speech in American culture today? What types of environments promote or foster this type of language? What, if anything, should be done to eliminate hate speech and/or protect the targets of hate speech? Finally, using some of the concepts from the textbook and/or class, make some recommendations for ways that hate speech can be avoided at your college or university.

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Question 19

Which of the following statements about slang is FALSE?

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A) Slang is closely related to jargon. 
B) Slang can help people identify individuals that belong to their social network. 
C) Slang is neither inherently good nor inherently bad. 
D) Slang is an exception to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

Question 20

Phonological rules deal with the correct pronunciation of words.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Language

What are some of the benefits of using language in positive ways that express affection, intimacy, comfort, and support? Think about implications for the speaker, the hearer, and their relationship. What are some of the different ways we can use language to express these sentiments?

To an American, the phrase "How are you today?" sounds correct, whereas the phrase "Today you are how?" sounds incorrect. The second phrase violates which rule of language?

Which of the following is true about I-statements?

Identify and define each of the four types of language rules articulated in your text.

Describe how language is tied to issues of credibility, and provide examples of at least three different factors that might affect one's credibility.

Do you agree with some of the criticisms scholars have offered against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? How important is language in shaping our worldview? How important is our worldview in shaping language development? Make a case either for or against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

According to research, women who take their husbands' name when they marry differ in some ways from women who keep their birth name. Which of the following statements is true?

Verbal communication includes both spoken and written language.

Only false statements can ever qualify as libel.

Regarding defamation, which of the following is true?

The use of a "thumbs-up" gesture to symbolize the statement "good luck"

Which of the following statements about language and culture is true?

Saying that someone has been "let go" instead of "fired" is an example of which language behavior?

All language is symbolic, and all symbolic systems constitute language.

Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and give examples that illustrate its assertions.

Slang can serve an important social function by helping people distinguish between those who do and do not belong to their social networks.

Which of the following statements about slang is FALSE?

Phonological rules deal with the correct pronunciation of words.