INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 1

Which of the following is not a distinctive feature of human language?

• Arbitrariness

• Directness

• Abstractness

• Creativity

The idea that language assigns meaning without a natural connection between word and object is known as _______

• Creativity

• Arbitrariness

• Pragmatism

• Syntax

Abstractness in language refers to the ability to _______

• Link sound to meaning directly

• Represent reality using specific images

• Use symbols to describe things not present

• Speak without using grammar

Which rule pattern governs the structure and arrangement of words in a sentence?

• Morphological

• Pragmatic

• Semantic

• Syntactic

The worldview reasoning function of language is best reflected in _______

• Humor

• Linear vs. spiral logic

• Eye contact

• Online slang

Which of the following cultures is least likely to use a high-context communication style?

• Japan

• Saudi Arabia

• Germany

• China

High-context communication (HCC) relies more on _______

• Clear and explicit words

• Nonverbal cues and relational context

• Fast-paced language

• Written instructions

In low-context cultures, communication tends to be _______

• Implicit and indirect

• Circular and passive

• Direct and transparent

• Based on emotion and history

A communication style that emphasizes personal accomplishment and assertiveness is called _______

• Self-humbling

• Self-enhancement

• Spiral logic

• Social harmony

Compact interaction style is associated with _______

• Redundancy

• Indirect phrasing

• Few words and concise expression

• Elaborate storytelling