Effective Speaking Chapter 8 Lhs
- 1._____ are symbols that you use to create, learn, and use to express your thoughts and feelings.
- A.
Gestures
- B.
Words
- C.
Signs
- D.
Metaphors
- 2._____ created the “triangle of meaning.”
- A.
Aristotle
- B.
Plato
- C.
Edward Hall
- D.
Ogden and Richards
- 3.When Ellen hears the word “hospital” she has an intense, negative reaction. She is experiencing the _____ meaning of the word.
- A.
Denotative
- B.
Connotative
- C.
Distinctive
- D.
Vivid
- 4._____ is learned patterns of beliefs, values, attitudes, norms,practices, customs, and behaviors shared by a large group of people.
- A.
Language
- B.
Environment
- C.
Culture
- D.
Denotation
- 5.Which of the following is NOT true in relation to language and power?
- A.
It always occurs on the conscious level.
- B.
Language can persuade you to act in a certain way.
- C.
Language allows you to name experiences or things.
- D.
It can bring people together for a common cause.
- 6.Language _____ means that your audience immediately recognizes and understands your word choices.
- A.
Specificity
- B.
Correctness
- C.
Appropriateness
- D.
Clarity
- 7.In order to be specific with your language use, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Use abstract words.
- B.
Eliminate unnecessary words.
- C.
Speak primarily in active voice.
- D.
Avoid clichés.
- 8.Which of the following is an example of active voice?
- A.
The bed was made by him.
- B.
He made the bed.
- C.
The car was washed by the attendant.
- D.
The gift was purchased by Sara.
- 9.Which of the following is an example of gender‐neutral language?
- A.
Chairperson
- B.
sportsmanship
- C.
Mothering
- D.
Man and wife
- 10.Which of the following is not a characteristic of oral style?
- A.
Informal language
- B.
Animated language
- C.
Simple sentence structure
- D.
Detailed and complex thoughts
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