Question 1

Explain Kenneth Burke's concept of God and Devil terms in identifying the hidden values behind words.

Accepted Answer

Kenneth Burke believed that God terms are powerful terms viewed positively in a society, and Devil terms are equally powerful terms that are viewed negatively. For instance, God terms in American society might include liberty and freedom, and Devil terms might include terrorism or communism.

Question 2

Naming is a relatively unimportant process in framing talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The element of act in Burke's pentad refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Where it happened 
B)  Who was involved 
C)  What happened in time 
D)  Why something happened 
A)  Where it happened 
B)  Who was involved 
C)  What happened in time 
D)  Why something happened C

Question 4

Parole is how people actually use language, with informal and ungrammatical structure that carries meaning to us all the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Two types of meaning are connotative meaning and denotative meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Convergence in talk refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  People speaking in different styles 
B)  People indicating distance or disliking 
C)  People speaking in the same style 
D)  People avoiding closeness or liking 
A)  People speaking in different styles 
B)  People indicating distance or disliking 
C)  People speaking in the same style 
D)  People avoiding closeness or liking

Question 7

Duck and Pond (1989) pointed out that talk can serve three functions for relationships. Identify and explain these three functions.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental functions make so

Question 8

What are two types of accommodation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Langue and Parole 
B)  Denotation and Connotation 
C)  High code and Low code 
D)  Convergence and Divergence 
A)  Langue and Parole 
B)  Denotation and Connotation 
C)  High code and Low code 
D)  Convergence and Divergence

Question 9

The term polysemy refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple meanings for the same word 
B)  Limited meanings for the same word 
C)  Multiple meanings for multiple words 
D)  Limited meanings for multiple words 
A)  Multiple meanings for the same word 
B)  Limited meanings for the same word 
C)  Multiple meanings for multiple words 
D)  Limited meanings for multiple words

Question 10

In casual relationships, we are more likely to use formal, grammatically correct language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain what your text's authors mean by 'conversational hypertext.'

Accepted Answer

Conversational hypertext refers to the w

Question 12

The instrumental function that talk serves in relationships means that talk can make things happen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In intimate relationships, we use more personal talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the difference between de Saussure's ideas of langue and parole.

Accepted Answer

Langue is a term for the formal grammati

Question 15

The elements of Burke's dramatic pentad used to analyze stories are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Scene, agent, method, medium, message 
B)  Scene, agent, act, actuality, event 
C)  Scene, agent, act, agency, plot 
D)  Scene, agent, act, agency, purpose 
A)  Scene, agent, method, medium, message 
B)  Scene, agent, act, actuality, event 
C)  Scene, agent, act, agency, plot 
D)  Scene, agent, act, agency, purpose

Question 16

The element of agency in Burke's pentad refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Where something happened 
B)  Who was involved 
C)  What occurred in time 
D)  How the act happened 
A)  Where something happened 
B)  Who was involved 
C)  What occurred in time 
D)  How the act happened

Question 17

The indexical function of talk in relationships means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk can make something happen 
B)  Talk can indicate something about the nature or status of the relationship 
C)  Talk can create the essence of the relationship 
D)  Talk can terminate the relationship 
A)  Talk can make something happen 
B)  Talk can indicate something about the nature or status of the relationship 
C)  Talk can create the essence of the relationship 
D)  Talk can terminate the relationship

Question 18

Explain the difference between positive and negative face wants.

Accepted Answer

Positive face wants have to do with the

Question 19

We often define concepts by negation, or by explaining what something is not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Narratives in relationship talk serve a strategic purpose by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing a way to make the conversation more interesting 
B)  Providing a way to lengthen the conversation 
C)  Providing a way to summarize the discussion 
D)  Providing an account or explanation of one's actions 
A)  Providing a way to make the conversation more interesting 
B)  Providing a way to lengthen the conversation 
C)  Providing a way to summarize the discussion 
D)  Providing an account or explanation of one's actions

Explain Kenneth Burke's concept of God and Devil terms in identifying the hidden values behind words.

Naming is a relatively unimportant process in framing talk.

The element of act in Burke's pentad refers to:

Parole is how people actually use language, with informal and ungrammatical structure that carries meaning to us all the same.

Two types of meaning are connotative meaning and denotative meaning.

Convergence in talk refers to:

Duck and Pond (1989) pointed out that talk can serve three functions for relationships. Identify and explain these three functions.

What are two types of accommodation?

The term polysemy refers to:

In casual relationships, we are more likely to use formal, grammatically correct language.

Explain what your text's authors mean by 'conversational hypertext.'

The instrumental function that talk serves in relationships means that talk can make things happen.

In intimate relationships, we use more personal talk.

Explain the difference between de Saussure's ideas of langue and parole.

The elements of Burke's dramatic pentad used to analyze stories are:

The element of agency in Burke's pentad refers to:

The indexical function of talk in relationships means that:

Explain the difference between positive and negative face wants.

We often define concepts by negation, or by explaining what something is not.

Narratives in relationship talk serve a strategic purpose by:

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Exam 2: Verbal Communication

Explain Kenneth Burke's concept of God and Devil terms in identifying the hidden values behind words.

Naming is a relatively unimportant process in framing talk.

The element of act in Burke's pentad refers to:

Parole is how people actually use language, with informal and ungrammatical structure that carries meaning to us all the same.

Two types of meaning are connotative meaning and denotative meaning.

Convergence in talk refers to:

Duck and Pond (1989) pointed out that talk can serve three functions for relationships. Identify and explain these three functions.

What are two types of accommodation?

The term polysemy refers to:

In casual relationships, we are more likely to use formal, grammatically correct language.

Explain what your text's authors mean by 'conversational hypertext.'

The instrumental function that talk serves in relationships means that talk can make things happen.

In intimate relationships, we use more personal talk.

Explain the difference between de Saussure's ideas of langue and parole.

The elements of Burke's dramatic pentad used to analyze stories are:

The element of agency in Burke's pentad refers to:

The indexical function of talk in relationships means that:

Explain the difference between positive and negative face wants.

We often define concepts by negation, or by explaining what something is not.

Narratives in relationship talk serve a strategic purpose by:

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Technology in Everyday Life

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters