Quiz 3

Q 1) Definitions that are accepted by the language group as a whole or the dictionary definition of a word.

• A: Denotation

Q 2) At this age, babies learn that pointing can attract or direct attention, and they begin to follow adult conversations, shifting eye contact from one speaker to the next.

• A: 8-10 Months

Q 3) _____ Refers to specialized words used by certain group or profession.

• A: Jargon

Q 4) Vivid language that captures peoples attention and their imagination by converting emotions and actions.

• A: Evocative Language

Q 5) They type of utterance, Like “I promise,” “I guarantee.” Or “I pledge,” does more than convey meaning; it communicates intent

• A: Commissives

Q 6) This type of unsupportive message, like calling someone irresponsible, untrustworthy, selfish, or lazy calls his or her whole identity as a person into question.

• A: Global Label

Q 7) Something that stands in for or represents something else.

• A: Symbol

Q 8) A word of phrase that deviates from expectations in some way in meaning or usage

• A: Figurative language

Q 9) Because we use verbal communications to initiate, maintain and terminate our interpersonal relationships, language is…

• A: Relational

Q 10) Language that exaggerates differences and overgeneralizes

• A: Polarizing Language