Question 1

Asking for __________ helps address ambiguous language, which consists of words and phrases that have more than one commonly accepted definition.

Accepted Answer

A)   evaluative
B)   feedback
C)   relative
D)   descriptiveE) All of the above
F) A) and C) B

Question 2

Identify 4 major characteristics of language.

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Language is symbolic, subjecti...

Question 3

Using the plural "they" is one way of addressing an individual with what kind of identity?

Accepted Answer

A)   asexual
B)   gendered
C)   non-binary
D)   binaryE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which statement is an example of the masculine communication style?

Accepted Answer

A)   That's what I think. Do you agree?
B)   I got the impression that she really likes our proposal.
C)   It seems like the best way to proceed.
D)   Good question.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) D

Question 5

What does research on the online community of Wikipedia indicate about its language use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Editors, who hold a higher rank than administrators, tend to use more neutral, impersonal, and formal words.
B)   Administrators tend to use language to form and maintain connections.
C)   Male administrators are more relationship oriented than female editors.
D)   If the Wikipedia community wants to grow, it should increase the number of female administrators.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

When assessing whether language is racist, it is better to focus on the sender's intent than the receiver's perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of language that is neither sexist nor racist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Working mother
B)   Police officer
C)   Black surgeon
D)   SportsmanE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Evasive approaches can be attempts at politeness that save face for both senders and receivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Criticism is rated more favorably when delivered in concrete rather than abstract terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which example uses language most likely to motivate someone to perform that activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   I have to talk to my neighbor about playing their music so loud.
B)   I ought to donate more money to charities.
C)   I should eat less junk food.
D)   I will exercise more this year.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Compare and contrast 4 rules that govern language use, and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Phonological rules govern how sounds are...

Question 12

You need a favor. Which statement should follow your request to increase the chance of your friend agreeing to help?

Accepted Answer

A)   You should see how important this is to me.
B)   But you are free to say no.
C)   This is an urgent request.
D)   You have to help me out here.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

When you're with your friends, your language is colored with slang that you don't use with your parents. Which strategy does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ambiguity
B)   Assertiveness
C)   Linguistic relativity
D)   DivergenceE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Calling someone big boned rather than obese is an example of what kind of language?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluative
B)   Affiliative
C)   Abstract
D)   EuphemisticE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Communication scholar Deborah Tannen views women's communication style as _________ talk, which is __________ oriented.

Accepted Answer

A)   relationship; report
B)   rapport; report
C)   relationship; task
D)   rapport; relationshipE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

It's not necessary for communicators to understand each other's intentions for pragmatic rules to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which category of statements is likely to arouse defensiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   "It" statements
B)   "I" statements
C)   "But" statements
D)   "You" statementsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Describe the relationship among powerless language, powerful language, and politeness.

Accepted Answer

Powerless language features tentative an...

Question 19

Disclaimers tend to decrease negative judgments of those who use them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus is a best-seller based on extensive scholarly research on gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 6: Language

Asking for __________ helps address ambiguous language, which consists of words and phrases that have more than one commonly accepted definition.

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Identify 4 major characteristics of language.

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Using the plural "they" is one way of addressing an individual with what kind of identity?

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Which statement is an example of the masculine communication style?

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When assessing whether language is racist, it is better to focus on the sender's intent than the receiver's perspective.

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Which of the following is an example of language that is neither sexist nor racist?

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Evasive approaches can be attempts at politeness that save face for both senders and receivers.

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Criticism is rated more favorably when delivered in concrete rather than abstract terms.

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Which example uses language most likely to motivate someone to perform that activity?

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Compare and contrast 4 rules that govern language use, and provide an example of each.

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You need a favor. Which statement should follow your request to increase the chance of your friend agreeing to help?

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When you're with your friends, your language is colored with slang that you don't use with your parents. Which strategy does this illustrate?

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Communication scholar Deborah Tannen views women's communication style as _________ talk, which is __________ oriented.

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It's not necessary for communicators to understand each other's intentions for pragmatic rules to work.

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Which category of statements is likely to arouse defensiveness?

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Describe the relationship among powerless language, powerful language, and politeness.

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