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Language
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a collection of symbols, letters, or words with arbitrary meanings that are governed by rules...
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decode
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the process of assigning meaning to others' words in order to translate them into thoughts...
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semantics
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the study of the way humans use language to evoke meaning in others
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syntax
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the way in which words are arranged to form phrases and sentences
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encode
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the process of translating your thoughts into words
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pragmatics
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the study of language as it is used in a social context, including its effect on the communicators
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phatic communication
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communication that is used to establish a mood or sociability rather than to communicate information...
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culture
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the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, attitudes, and values of a particular...
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Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
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a theory that our perception of reality is determined by our thought porcesses and our thought...
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denotative meaning
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the agreed-upon meaning or dictionary meaning of a word
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connotative meaning
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an individualized or personalized meanign of a word, which may be emotionally laden
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colloquialisms
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words and phrases used informally (see you)
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cliche
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an expression that has lost originality and force through overuse (no pain no gain)
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euphemism
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a more polite, pleasant expression used instead of a socially unacceptable form
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doublespeak
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any language that is purposefully constructed to disguise its actual meaning
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