Exam 3: Understanding Verbal Messages

A word, sound, gesture, or visual image that represents a thought, concept, object, or experience is a(n) _____.

Explain the concept of generic language and illustrate some alternatives to using this type of language.

In the textbook, an example of the use and subsequent disappearance of Ayds, an edible weight-loss product, based on its name is an example of which of the five attributes of words?

While Ashanti and Candice were shopping at the mall together, Ashanti says, "Meet me at 2:00 in front of Sears." Candice thinks this means outside in front of the parking lot entrance. Ashanti thinks she is saying in front of the entrance on the inside of the mall. They spend two hours waiting for each other. What language problem is reflected in this situation?

Stephanie knows she can say "oh my gosh" and "BFF" when talking with her friends, but won't use phrases like these when speaking to her professor. When she talks to him, she tends to use more formal language. Stephanie is demonstrating the concept of _____.

Thomas's mother told him he was either going to love high school or he was going to hate it. The extremes in her language are an example of _____.

Culture refers to the learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, rules, and norms shared by a group of people.

Fred tells inappropriate jokes that make fun of people who are gay or lesbian. What type of language is Fred using?

A culture that exists within a larger cultural context is called a(n) _____.

Identify and discuss the five primary ways in which words have power.

Language that creates a climate of trust is called _____ language.

In discussing romantic relationships, using the terms "husband and wife" rather than "life partner" demonstrates _____.

"I can't believe Paul took his iPod back. He's such an Indian giver." This statement illustrates _____.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests which of the following?

Illustrate six ways to use language that will create a supportive rather than an antagonistic environment.

When she is angry with her husband, Maddie looks him in the eye as she says "yeah, right" and then walks into the other room. She knows her response will make him as frustrated as she feels. Maddie is using _____.

The _____ meaning of a word is something that cannot be perceived or experienced with one of the senses.

While unheard of just a few years ago, the word "crowdsourcing" is now commonly used in conversations. New words that are introduced into a language are called _____.

Understanding that our words affect our emotions, thoughts, actions, and relationships means understanding that language is _____.

When Jen hears the word "comfortable," she thinks of the large sectional couch at her parents' house where she spent hours watching movies with her high school friends. Her thoughts demonstrate the connotative meaning of the word.