Language and Expression Concepts

Complete the sentence: 'Control is a ___ term'

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

What is NOT an example of ritualizing social expectations?

• 'This party sucks!' at a party

• 'Congratulations!' at a wedding

• 'Sorry for your loss' at a funeral

• 'Happy Birthday!' at a birthday

Is Stevie Wonder's rendition of 'Close to You' on a talkbox an example of language to express creativity?

• No, but it was a nice performance

• Yes

What is an **INDIRECT** example of how language expresses our feelings?

• "I absolutely adored the newest episode of the show!"

• "I'm feeling okay."

• "That cat is orange and black."

• "This uber is really

  late."

Where would you find the CONNOTATIVE definition of a word?

• Webbster dictionary

• ChatGPT

• Textbook Glossary

• Your friends, family, and peers

All hate speech is intentional, limited to direct profane speech.

• True

• False

You are with your partner, and introduce them to a group of friends. You tell your friends, "this is somebody I know." Your language might've violated the miscommunicated the ___ context between you and your partner.

• Relational

• Cultural

• Situational

• Attitudinal

I say 'Is a cat cute is' instead of 'That is a cute cat.' I am not following the rule of ___

• Denotative meaning

• Spelling

• Grammar

• Punctuation

Which of the following is NOT a way that technology influences communication?

• Using acronyms

• Being more upfront/outspoken than in real life

• Informal grammar/spelling mistakes

• Being kinder online/less direct communicators

"This is a silly idea." would be appropriate in which of the following situations?

• Your friends suggesting to egg a house

• Your professor's lecture in class

• An internship offer from a big company

• Your coworker's proposal for a new project