Exam 3: Understanding Verbal Messages

Bias in language can be directed against _____.

In response to his son's request,Tom said,"I don't care that you want! You'll do what I tell you to do because I am your father!" How would you most accurately categorize this response?

The phrase "white trash" is considered to be biased language aimed toward individuals perceived to be from a particular socioeconomic class.

Bill was visiting his friend Carol's parents in Chicago.They offered him some tea;he was very thirsty,so he said he would love some.He was very surprised when they brought him a cup of hot tea.In Arkansas where he was from,the word 'tea' always meant iced tea.If you wanted a cup of hot tea,you asked for 'hot tea.' Which of the following characteristics of language best describes this situation?

Rachel urged her Aunt Sandy to donate a large sum of money to a local club where Rachel was a member.Rachel knew that if she could bring in the most donations she would win an all-expenses-paid trip to California.Rachel's communication was

"She never misses a day of church.She's a real holy roller." This statement illustrates _____.