Language is...

The dictionary definition of a word is known as its _________ meaning

The emotional definition of a word is known as its _________ meaning

The rules that govern how a word is pronounced are the _________ rules.

The rules that govern the structure of language are known as the ________ rules

The rules that are guidelines about the meaning of specific words are known as the ________ rules

The rules that govern how people use and understand language in everyday interactions are known as the ________ rules

When reviewing a resume, employment decisions often hinge on someone's

When a person pronounces words different from the local speech style, they are considered to have a/an

A version of the same language that includes substantially different words and meanings is known as a/an ______.

Americans typically consider language powerful when it is.....

The following speech would be considered ________

I hate to say this, but I... uh... I guess I won't be able to turn in the assignment on time. I had a personal emergency and... well... it was just impossible to finish it by today. I'll have it in your mailbox on Monday, okay?

Language, such as nicknames, that demonstrates solidarity with others and a sense of connection between people is known as ______ language.

Blending in by using language specific to a group is known as ______ .

Using language to set yourself apart from a specific group is known as ______ .

Words that have more than one meaning and can lead to misunderstandings is known as _______ words.

Words that gain their meaning through comparison are known as ______ words.

Language used by a group of people whose members belong to a similar coculture is known as _______

Language that uses specialized vocabulary is known as _______

a pleasant term substituted for a more direct but potentially disquieting term is known as _______

A teacher often discusses pedagogical theories with other teachers. The word "pedagogical" is an example of....

A teenager tells a friend that something is "sick" or "dope." The words "sick" and "dope" are examples of....

If someone keeps interrupting you, you may think they don't care about what you have to say. Thinking they don't care about what you say is an example of ______

Saying that something is "friendly fire" when a soldier is killed accidentally by one of his own platoon members is an example of

The climate in San Diego is better than the climate in Pocatello.

The Space Needle is located in Seattle.

Republicans will ruin our democracy.

Democrats will ruin our democracy.

The school year is almost over.

There are nine more weeks of school.

Words that sound like you are describing something, but are really announcing the speaker's attitude is known as...

Calling a group of people a negative name to damage the way others view them is an example of...

Men and women are opposites

Most women experience hormonal mood swings beyond the range of everyday emotions.

Men and women speak roughly the same number of words per day.

Women tend to talk about different things than men talk about.

Women don't talk frequently about work like men do.

Most of the traditional gender roles in terms of dating have disappeared, especially in online formats.

In the United States, women tend to be more expressive about their emotions than men in a work setting.

Men are inherently less emotional than women.

Language often associated with men is about performing tasks or solving problems. This is known as _____ language.

Language which is sensitive and motivational is known as _____ language.

Language which expresses strong opinions is known as _____ language.

Language which which is supportive of others and seeks convergence rather than confrontation is known as _____ language.