Question 1

When we say that "words are arbitrary," we mean that words have a meaning in and of themselves, a meaning that is the same for everyone using that language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Technical language that has been developed by a professional group is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  irony. 
B)  paraphrase. 
C)  colloquialisms. 
D)  jargon. 
A)  irony. 
B)  paraphrase. 
C)  colloquialisms. 
D)  jargon.

Question 3

What is concreteness and how does it work in language?

Accepted Answer

Concreteness in language refers to the q

Question 4

Write an essay in which you explain the meaning of syntax. Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Syntax refers to the set of rules that g

Question 5

Paraphrasing is the act of

Accepted Answer

A)  repeating what you think you heard. 
B)  repeating what you think you heard in your own words. 
C)  reporting what you think you heard in the same words you think you heard. 
D)  responding to what you think you heard with a creative interpretation of what you think you heard. 
A)  repeating what you think you heard. 
B)  repeating what you think you heard in your own words. 
C)  reporting what you think you heard in the same words you think you heard. 
D)  responding to what you think you heard with a creative interpretation of what you think you heard.

Question 6

Semantics can be defined as the

Accepted Answer

A)  science of meaning in language. 
B)  study of transformational grammar. 
C)  discipline devoted to creating words. 
D)  systematic examination of spelling and syntax. 
A)  science of meaning in language. 
B)  study of transformational grammar. 
C)  discipline devoted to creating words. 
D)  systematic examination of spelling and syntax.

Question 7

To say that "fraternity members are rich" is a violation of the general semanticist's notion of indexing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the best example of concreteness?

Accepted Answer

A)  I'm from the States. 
B)  My hometown is Isle, Minnesota, population 409. 
C)  Sure, I'm from the Midwest. 
D)  The place where I'm from is the friendliest town in America. 
A)  I'm from the States. 
B)  My hometown is Isle, Minnesota, population 409. 
C)  Sure, I'm from the Midwest. 
D)  The place where I'm from is the friendliest town in America.

Question 9

Explain the difference between observations and inferences by defining and giving an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Observations and inferences are both imp

Question 10

Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The thought is the father to the deed. 
B)  If you can't say it, you can't think it. 
C)  Your language shapes your perception. 
D)  Your perceptions shape your language. 
A)  The thought is the father to the deed. 
B)  If you can't say it, you can't think it. 
C)  Your language shapes your perception. 
D)  Your perceptions shape your language.

Question 11

Dating is a term in general semantics that means communication is improved if you always specify how your observation was made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Paraphrasing is the repetition of a message in the same words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say that language is personal?

Accepted Answer

A)  We each have different vocabularies. 
B)  We develop our own expressions to describe our own reality. 
C)  We have different levels of experience that limit or expand our capacity to communicate ideas and things. 
D)  We each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or personality. 
A)  We each have different vocabularies. 
B)  We develop our own expressions to describe our own reality. 
C)  We have different levels of experience that limit or expand our capacity to communicate ideas and things. 
D)  We each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or personality.

Question 14

Connotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Words only have meanings that people give them. 
B)  Words also have connotative meanings. 
C)  The context in which a word occurs helps us determine which of the possible meanings is intended. 
D)  The meaning of a word does not change once it is included in the dictionary. 
A)  Words only have meanings that people give them. 
B)  Words also have connotative meanings. 
C)  The context in which a word occurs helps us determine which of the possible meanings is intended. 
D)  The meaning of a word does not change once it is included in the dictionary.

Question 16

Semantics is the science of meaning in language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Denotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that our perception of reality is shaped by our language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is semantics?

Accepted Answer

Semantics is the branch of linguistics a

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about slang and jargon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jargon is likely to be used by technical/professional people. 
B)  Slang is likely to be used in the neighborhood and on the streets. 
C)  Jargon is most likely to be used in the workplace. 
D)  Slang is not understood or used by most people. 
A)  Jargon is likely to be used by technical/professional people. 
B)  Slang is likely to be used in the neighborhood and on the streets. 
C)  Jargon is most likely to be used in the workplace. 
D)  Slang is not understood or used by most people.

When we say that "words are arbitrary," we mean that words have a meaning in and of themselves, a meaning that is the same for everyone using that language.

Technical language that has been developed by a professional group is known as

What is concreteness and how does it work in language?

Write an essay in which you explain the meaning of syntax. Provide an example.

Paraphrasing is the act of

Semantics can be defined as the

To say that "fraternity members are rich" is a violation of the general semanticist's notion of indexing.

Which of the following is the best example of concreteness?

Explain the difference between observations and inferences by defining and giving an example of each.

Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Dating is a term in general semantics that means communication is improved if you always specify how your observation was made.

Paraphrasing is the repetition of a message in the same words.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say that language is personal?

Connotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word.

Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?

Semantics is the science of meaning in language.

Denotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that our perception of reality is shaped by our language.

What is semantics?

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about slang and jargon?

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Exam 3: Language and Meaning

When we say that "words are arbitrary," we mean that words have a meaning in and of themselves, a meaning that is the same for everyone using that language.

Technical language that has been developed by a professional group is known as

What is concreteness and how does it work in language?

Write an essay in which you explain the meaning of syntax. Provide an example.

Paraphrasing is the act of

Semantics can be defined as the

To say that "fraternity members are rich" is a violation of the general semanticist's notion of indexing.

Which of the following is the best example of concreteness?

Explain the difference between observations and inferences by defining and giving an example of each.

Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Dating is a term in general semantics that means communication is improved if you always specify how your observation was made.

Paraphrasing is the repetition of a message in the same words.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say that language is personal?

Connotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word.

Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?

Semantics is the science of meaning in language.

Denotative meaning refers to the individualized, personalized meaning that we give to a word.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that our perception of reality is shaped by our language.

What is semantics?

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about slang and jargon?

Introduction to Human Communication

Perception, Self, and Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Small-Group Communication

Workplace Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Being Credible and Using Evidence

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivery and Visual Resources

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

Filters