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WorksheetsIntro to Interpersonal Comm Week 6 Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
True or False: "Language" includes spoken words and written words/symbols.
True
False
What is libel?
defamatory statements spoken aloud, within earshot of other people, that make someone else look bad
internet or newspaper headlines that are obviously false
defamatory statements made in print -- whether true OR false -- that hurt someone's reputation and have no prevailing public interest
using language that is rude, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate in a public setting
a false statement about someone in power
True or false: Vague, mild expressions that have literal meanings, but also symbolize something more harsh or blunt, are called euphemisms.
True
False
A statement that conveys value for another person (such as recognizing them, or acknowledging their achievements), is called a (a) message.
What does this figure represent/what is it called?
The Description Pyramid: a theory that explains how people translate words into different languages.
The Semantic Triangle: a model that helps explain why different people assign different definitions to the same words
The Connotative Triangle: a concept used to describe and define the development of thought and language from concrete to abstract,
The Language Flow, a model that helps us understand how we create meaning from words.
The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, which explains how language varies from culture to culture
Aristotle said that speakers try to persuade their listeners by appealing to three things. When a speaker appeals to listeners' emotions, and tries to make them feel things like fear, guilt, or disgust, they are appealing to their (a) (one word).
Which of the following is an example of weasel words?
"It's raining cats and dogs!"
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
"You never listen to me!"
"making whoopee" (instead of "having sex")
"Four out of five dentists prefer our brand!"
Aristotle said that speakers try to persuade their listeners by appealing to three things. When a speaker appeals to listeners' ability to reason and think rationally, they are appealing to the listeners' (a) (one word).
The literal definition of the word (i.e. it's dictionary definition) is its _________________ meaning.
denotative
connotative
subjective
pragmatic
Two researchers created a theory about how language influences the way people of certain cultures see the world--and that their attitudes and behaviors are reflected in their language. What is this theory/concept called?
the Federmiller Feedback Loop
diagnostic relativity
connotative meaning
the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
The Semantic Triangle
The connotative meaning of a word is....
its dictionary definition, or what the word literally means.
the way it's pronounced.
its origin, or what the word was originally meant to imply.
its secondary meaning, which is based on past experience and can vary from person to person.
There are several types of rules that govern language. Which rule type governs the way we put together words and phrases to form understandable sentences?
pragmatic rules
phonological rules
syntactic rules
pronunciation rules
There are several types of rules that govern language. Which rule type addresses how we use social and cultural information to determine what the speaker really means?
syntactic rules
pragmatic rules
philosophical rules
phonological rules
What are allness statements?
declarations that a claim is true always, forever, and without exception (such as "You never listen to me!"
words or phrases that intentionally mislead listeners by implying something they don't actually say (such as "Nine out of 10 experts agree...")
phrases that were new and interesting at one time, but have lost their effect because of overuse (such as "all that and a bag of chips")
words that only mean one thing (such as "T-shirt")
words that center the speaker, not the listener (such as "When you ignore me, I feel really bad.")
As discussed in your textbook, when you are speaking with someone and your reply offers an assessment of/your opinion about what others have said or done, you are giving....
connotative meanings
constructive criticism
evaluative feedback
non-evaluative feedback
I-statements
Language can comfort others. According to our textbook, which of the following is NOT a tactic you should use to comfort someone in a time of loss?
offer specific assistance
acknowledge the loss
express sympathy or empathy
offer advice on what to do next
offer a positive reflection or note
In class, we discussed several theories about humor. Which theory
posits that we like to feel smarter, funnier, or more attractive by laughing at those who aren't?
Relief Theory
Cruelty Theory
Superiority Theory
Benign Violations Theory
Tension Theory
