Deck 14: Language

Question 1

Using the words "patches of different colors" instead of "variegated" when talking with an 11-year-old is a matter of word _______.

A)specificity
B)precision
C)concreteness
D)appropriateness

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In a speech about the global economy,Rachel starts with a story about a local grocery store.She is establishing _______.

A)proximity
B)timeliness
C)personal impact
D)appropriateness

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Saying "A doctor puts in long,hard years to earn his degree" _______.

A)is an example of marking
B)is an example of generic language
C)would be using appropriate language
D)is an example of good audience adaptation

Answer 3

B

Question 4

______ is the use of words that sound like the things they stand for.

A)alliteration
B)assonance
C)onomatopoeia
D)simile

Question 5

Saying "Jordan is a really good female chef" is an example of _______.

A)generic construction
B)unnecessary association
C)stereotyping
D)marking

Question 6

Which of the following attributes are associated with feminine styles of language?

A)emphasis on abstract and general language
B)emphasis on concrete and personal language
C)showing assertiveness and control when speaking
D)none of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?

A)Use the most sophisticated language you know in all situations.
B)Use jargon sparingly.
C)Avoid ever using slang.
D)Use male-generic language.

Question 8

Saying "Marsha Gordon,whose husband is a noted surgeon,was named seller of the week," is an example of _______.

A)generic construction
B)nonparallel language
C)stereotyping
D)marking

Question 9

Which of the following phrases would be most likely classified as a masculine style of language?

A)"I'm sure you'd agree that ..."
B)"This probably isn't a very good idea,and we don't have to do it,but I was thinking we could …"
C)"That must be very hard for you."
D)"I've had a similar experience,so I know what you're going through."

Question 10

______ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are near one another.

A)alliteration
B)assonance
C)onomatopoeia
D)simile

Question 11

Words used to structure a speech such as "secondly," and "in conclusion," are referred to as _______.

A)vocalized pauses
B)signposts
C)markers
D)slang

Question 12

James poses the rhetorical question,"Who in this room doesn't want a million dollars?" at the beginning of his presentation to establish _______.

A)relevance
B)common ground
C)credibility
D)immediacy

Question 13

An effective oral style _______.

A)tends toward short sentences
B)features plural personal pronouns
C)features descriptive words and phrases
D)incorporates clear structural elements
E)all of the above

Question 14

Linda gave a motivational speech for a local business.She described each department as a different part of the body,and explained how every part had to work together so the business/body could run.She was using a _______.

A)simile
B)metaphor
C)analogy
D)alliteration

Question 15

Words like "really," "you know," and "like" that are unnecessary to fill silence are referred to as _______.

A)vocalized pauses
B)signposts
C)markers
D)slang

Question 16

A speaker can damage their credibility by _______.

A)using personal experience as fact
B)using exclusive language
C)using jargon the audience is unfamiliar with
D)all of the above

Question 17

Ashley says,"The porch light was shining like the North Star." This is an example of _______.

A)connotative language
B)a simile
C)a metaphor
D)parallel language

Question 18

______ refers to the confidence an audience places in the truthfulness of what a speaker says.

A)Relevance
B)Common ground
C)Credibility
D)Timeliness

Question 19

Which of the following statements are true about slang?

A)Slang is never appropriate communication.
B)Slang is primarily used by teenagers.
C)Slang can be effective if it is appropriate for the context and listeners.
D)Slang is an example of vivid language.

Question 20

Which of these statements is an example of using inclusive language?

A)"That's one small step for man,one giant leap for mankind."
B)"We hold these truths to be self-evident,that all men are created equal."
C)"Do you guys want to go to the store with me?"
D)"Each student should sign the honor pledge on his or her exam."

Question 21

Dating information helps increase message effectiveness and increases speaker credibility.

Question 22

Using personal pronouns develops verbal immediacy and common ground with the audience.

Question 23

Concrete words are sense-related.We use concrete words to describe what we can see,smell,touch,hear,or taste.

Question 24

Think about a political message you have heard (a speech,radio address,televised debate,online video,etc. ).Did the speaker adapt their message to a certain group of listeners? Did they alienate other listeners? Use specific ideas from the text to explain.

Question 25

Jargon and slang are appropriate in most situations.

Question 26

When you have the choice between a more common vivid word or image and an obscure image,use the more obscure.