Chapter 5

The fact that some phrases from other cultures have no English equivalent illustrates which element of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Which of the following statements would be true according to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

This occurs when you presume your listeners have information that they don't have:

a structured system of symbols used for creating meaning is known as

slang can serve an important social function by helping people distinguish between those who do and don't belong to their social networks

the literal, "dictionary" definition of a word is its _ meaning

Which of the following linguistic features was not identified in the textbook as affecting a speaker's credibility?

The claim that "4 out of 5" doctors prescribe a certain medication for a headache is an example of what kind of statement?

all language is symbolic, and all symbolic systems constitute language.

which of the following statements about slang is not true?

An I statement claims ownership of what one is feeling or thinking, whereas a you statement shifts that responsibility to the other person.

Which of the following is not one of the criticisms that have been levied against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

The shared opinion error occurs when one speaker inappropriately dominates the conversation.

An allness claim is one in which the speaker intentionally or accidentally misleads the hearer by arguing that everyone else agrees with their position.

To an American, the phrase, "How are you today?" sounds correct whereas the phrase "Today you are how?" sounds incorrect. The second phrase violates which rule of language?

which of the folloing phrases is an example of doublespeak

When Jesse first met Nicolette, he extended his hand and said warmly, "Nice to meet you." In response, Nicolette sighed, rolled her eyes, and simply said, "Yah," in a very sarcastic tone. Jesse inferred that Nicolette was not excited about meeting him based on her reaction. Which rule of language did Jesse likely base his decision on?

regarding libel and slander, which of the following is true

which of the following terms is onomatopoetic?

which of the following examples illustrates the idea of reclaiming a phrase?

which of the following statements about language and culture is true?

only false statements can ever qualify as libel.

saying that someone has been "let go" instead of "fired" is an example of which language behavior?

according to research, a joke must contain this in order to be considered funny.

the type of language rule deals with the correct pronunciation of words

profanity is highly context-specific

The fact that a smile symbolizes happiness or a thumbs-up gesture indicates a job well done:

According to research, women who take their husbands' name when they marry differ in some ways from women who keep their birth name. Which of the following statements is true?

Getting someone to agree to a request by first complimenting them is an example of the social validation tactic.

Pennebaker's research shows that verbal communication has little ability to provide comfort and healing.