purposive 4

What best describes multicultural texts?

Emphasize the differences in race, religion, and gender

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (used/pre-owned)

Pre-owned

What is the most appropriate euphemism for the following underlined word? (WRONG)

Subpar

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts promote social divide.

False

Determine if the following statement is true or false: An effective message allows the audience to create their varied interpretations.

False

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (questionable idea)

Questionable idea

Which of the following words is politically correct? (protest)

Protest

Which of the following words is not a euphemism?

Third world country

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Exposure to varied multicultural texts helps people form sound opinions about relevant societal issues.

True

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Exposure to multicultural texts helps develop skills in evaluating appropriateness of messages and images.

True

A message must not be forgettable. What quality of effective message was described?

Stickiness

Determine if the following statement is true or false: An effective message uses jargon and colloquial terms.

False

Which of the following words is politically correct? (police officer/others)

Police officer

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Appropriate depiction of diversity requires good communication skills.

True

A message should result in a favorable response from the reader. What quality of effective message was described?

Stickiness

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts depict the lives of people commonly encountered in mainstream society.

False

A message can capture the attention of the reader. What quality of effective message was described?

Stickiness

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (to resign/quit)

To resign

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts focus on a single ethnicity.

False

A message should contain well-organized ideas. What quality of effective message was described?

Structure

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (janitor/maintenance worker)

Maintenance worker

What is NOT an appropriate euphemism for DEAD?

Demised

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (to lie/fabricate)

To fabricate

Which of the following words is politically correct? (dwarf etc.)

Of short stature

A message must have an evident purpose. What quality of effective message was described?

Simplicity

A message should contain carefully-chosen language. What quality of effective message was described?

Simplicity

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (problem/issue)

Issue

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (frugal/cheap)

Frugal

Which of the following words is politically correct? (forefathers etc.)

Marginalized

A message should be memorable. What quality of effective message was described?

Stickiness

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts represent people outside mainstream society.

True

What is NOT true about multicultural texts?

Focus on the promotion of cultural differences

What is the most appropriate euphemism for FIRED from a job?

Dismissed

What best describes multicultural texts?

Emphasize differences in race, religion, and gender

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (restroom/bathroom)

Restroom

A clear message uses concrete rather than abstract language. What quality of effective message was described?

Specificity

Give the politically correct term for AUTISTIC

Person with autism

Which of the following words is not a euphemism?

Rich

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts contribute to gender inequality and xenophobia.

False

Determine if the following statement is true or false: All individuals conducting business should be exposed to multicultural texts.

True

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (secretary/administrative assistant)

Administrative assistant

Ideas must be properly sequenced in a message. What quality of effective message was described?

Structure

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Texts that are multicultural often leave readers detached.

False

What is the most appropriate euphemism for LAZY work?

Slothful

In which country is the peace sign offensive?

New Zealand

Determine if the following statement is true or false: An effective message is memorable and compelling.

True

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Exposure to multicultural texts improves awareness of social practices and values.

True

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (used/pre-owned – repeated)

Pre-owned

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (jail/correctional facility)

Correctional facility

Which of the following words is not a euphemism? (boss etc.)

Boss

Which of the following words is politically correct? (chalkboard)

Chalkboard

Multicultural texts include sexuality, gender, cultural, and societal groups.

True

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting? (between jobs)

Between jobs

Which of the following words is not a euphemism? (pay etc.)

Pay