Question 1

A word that lacks a clear and distinct meaning is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  dialectic word.
B)  euphemism.
C)  vague word.
D)  ambiguous word. C

Question 2

The _________meaning of a word expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and a nonlinguistic event.

Accepted Answer

semantic

Question 3

What are the three relationships among words that are defined by a syntactic meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  content, description, and connection
B)  connection, semantics, and meaning
C)  description, connection, and usage
D)  description, semantics, and usage A

Question 4

You are sitting in a restaurant and you overhear the conversation at the next table.The young people were talking about kickin' it and chillaxing, as they commented on the bling that was on the finger of the woman next to them.The young people were speaking what kind of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  jargon
B)  dialect
C)  slang
D)  euphemism

Question 5

What part of a word's total meaning expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and an individual's consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  syntactic meaning
B)  semantic meaning
C)  perceptual meaning
D)  pragmatic meaning

Question 6

Which meaning of a word expresses the relationship between a linguistic event (speaking or writing) and a nonlinguistic event (an object, idea, or feeling)?

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic meaning
B)  syntactic meaning
C)  perceptual meaning
D)  pragmatic meaning

Question 7

The semantic meaning of a word expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and the situation in which the word is spoken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Words such as disgusting, mouthwatering, and Nazi probably stimulate certain feelings in you.Language that evokes strong feelings is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words such as disgusting, mouthwatering, and Nazi...

Question 9

To develop your abilities to use language effectively, you do not have to understand how language functions when it is used well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When the form of a language spoken by a small group of people shows many differences from the "usual" or "regular" form in words and sentence structure, we call this language form a________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the form of a language spoken...

Question 11

Although an emotive statement may be an accurate description of how you feel, it is not the same as a factual statement because it is true for you, not for others.How can emotive language promote the uncritical acceptance of viewpoints?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although an emotive statement may be an...

Question 12

The term euphemism means "to speak with good words" and involves substituting a more pleasant way of saying things for a blunt or more direct way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Linguists have ascertained that Aramaic was the parent of all languages.Just like people, languages evolved from a single source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What do we call a system of symbols for thinking and communicating?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolism
B)  language
C)  communication
D)  semantics

Question 15

Another component of a word's total meaning is its syntactic meaning, which expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and an individual's consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There are special forms of______ that are not determined by age; rather they are determined by profession or interest group.

Accepted Answer

A)  social variation
B)  jargon
C)  slang
D)  dialect

Question 17

With its power to represent your thoughts, feelings, and experiences symbolically,__________is the most important tool your thinking process has.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With its power to represent your thoughts,...

Question 18

Words like sexy, peaceful, or bloodthirsty probably stimulate certain feelings in you.In fact, this ability to evoke feelings in people accounts for the extraordinary power of language.Language that evokes strong feelings is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotive
B)  descriptive
C)  inflammatory
D)  prescriptive

Question 19

What do we call the language that often plays a double role, not only symbolizing and expressing our feelings but also arousing or evoking feelings in others?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual language
B)  sign language
C)  symbolic language
D)  emotive language

Question 20

Standard American English is made up of words, expressions, and technical terms that are intelligible to professional circles or interest groups but not to the general public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Language and Thought

A word that lacks a clear and distinct meaning is called a(n)

The _________meaning of a word expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and a nonlinguistic event.

What are the three relationships among words that are defined by a syntactic meaning?

You are sitting in a restaurant and you overhear the conversation at the next table.The young people were talking about kickin' it and chillaxing, as they commented on the bling that was on the finger of the woman next to them.The young people were speaking what kind of language?

What part of a word's total meaning expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and an individual's consciousness?

Which meaning of a word expresses the relationship between a linguistic event (speaking or writing) and a nonlinguistic event (an object, idea, or feeling) ?

The semantic meaning of a word expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and the situation in which the word is spoken.

Words such as disgusting, mouthwatering, and Nazi probably stimulate certain feelings in you.Language that evokes strong feelings is called _______.

To develop your abilities to use language effectively, you do not have to understand how language functions when it is used well.

When the form of a language spoken by a small group of people shows many differences from the "usual" or "regular" form in words and sentence structure, we call this language form a________.

Although an emotive statement may be an accurate description of how you feel, it is not the same as a factual statement because it is true for you, not for others.How can emotive language promote the uncritical acceptance of viewpoints?

The term euphemism means "to speak with good words" and involves substituting a more pleasant way of saying things for a blunt or more direct way.

Linguists have ascertained that Aramaic was the parent of all languages.Just like people, languages evolved from a single source.

What do we call a system of symbols for thinking and communicating?

Another component of a word's total meaning is its syntactic meaning, which expresses the relationship between a linguistic event and an individual's consciousness.

There are special forms of______ that are not determined by age; rather they are determined by profession or interest group.

With its power to represent your thoughts, feelings, and experiences symbolically,__________is the most important tool your thinking process has.

Words like sexy, peaceful, or bloodthirsty probably stimulate certain feelings in you.In fact, this ability to evoke feelings in people accounts for the extraordinary power of language.Language that evokes strong feelings is called what?

What do we call the language that often plays a double role, not only symbolizing and expressing our feelings but also arousing or evoking feelings in others?

Standard American English is made up of words, expressions, and technical terms that are intelligible to professional circles or interest groups but not to the general public.