Exam 2: Histories and Contexts of Communication

According to Duck and Pond, talk serves three functions in relationships:

Having more social frames for communication increases uncertainty.

Naming is a relatively unimportant process in framing talk.

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

The way that a speaker emphasizes certain elements of the pentad in telling a story can reveal:

In intimate relationships, we use more personal talk.

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

Understanding someone's intentions in delivering a message is influenced by:

The term denotation refers to:

The indexical function of talk in relationships means that:

'High form' in speaking would most likely be:

The term connotation refers to:

The idea of 'face' is something you are only concerned with for yourself and your own image.

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

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

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

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

Langue is more likely to be used in:

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

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