ENG 314 Exam 1

How long has human language existed?

• About 50,000 years
• Since the dawn of civilization
• Only a few thousand years

• Approximately 100,000 to 50,000 years

How long has written language existed?

• Since the dawn of civilization.
• Roughly 10,000 years.
• Approximately 5,000 years.

• About 2,000 years.

What is lateralization?

• Lateralization refers to the overall size of the brain.
• Lateralization is the process of connecting both hemispheres of the brain.
• Lateralization is the specialization of brain functions in one hemisphere over the other.
• Lateralization is the ability to perform tasks with both hands equally.

What was King James' experiment with the origins of language?

• King James established a school for language education.
• King James wrote a book on the history of language.
• King James' experiment involved raising children in isolation to study the natural development of language.
• King James conducted a survey on language use in society.

What is the "bow-wow" theory for the origins of language?

• The 'bow-wow' theory states that language is a product of social contracts.
• The 'bow-wow' theory posits that language originated from imitating natural sounds.
• The 'bow-wow' theory claims language evolved from gestures and body language.
• The 'bow-wow' theory suggests language began with written symbols.

What is the "pooh-pooh" theory for the origins of language?

• The 'pooh-pooh' theory suggests language evolved from written symbols.
• The 'pooh-pooh' theory claims language is derived from animal sounds.
• The 'pooh-pooh' theory states that language began with complex grammar structures.
• The 'pooh-pooh' theory posits that language originated from instinctive emotional sounds.

What is the "tool-making" source theory on the origins of language?

• Language emerged from the sounds made by animals.
• Language originated from the need to sing and dance.
• Language originated from the need to communicate about tool-making and usage.

• Language developed as a result of social bonding rituals.

What is the "divine source" theory on the origins of language?

• Language evolved from animal sounds and gestures.
• Language was created by early humans for trade.
• Language is a result of social interactions among groups.
• Language originated from a divine being or supernatural force.

What is the "physical adaptation source" theory on the origins of language?

• Language originated from written symbols.

• Language is solely a result of social interaction.

• Language evolved independently of physical changes.

• Physical changes in humans, like the vocal tract and brain, facilitated the development of language.

What are pictograms?

• Pictograms are a type of written language.
• Pictograms are only used in digital communication.
• Pictograms are visual symbols used to represent objects or concepts.
• Pictograms are complex diagrams that require extensive explanation.