Chapters 4 Flashcards

The idea that there is no literal connection between a word and what that word represents is captured in which of the following?

The process of borrowing blending words among languages is known as ________.

The invention of new words such as texting, googling, cyberbullying, sexting, tweeting, retweeting, netiquette, webinar, emoticon, and blogging are examples of how language.

The statement, "The police officer stopped traffic so that the postal carrier could cross the busy intersection," is an example of what kind of language?

Language that clarifies the meaning of a message by moving from general to particular is/are known as

The "direct, explicit meaning a speech community formally gives a word" refers to the word's

Before leaving for work in the morning, Susan says to her roommate, "I have a meeting today, immediately after work at 5:30 p.m. Can you be home then to take the dog out for a walk?" Susan's question is an example of

"That test was a real killer" is an example of

The sounds we use to pronounce words are known as

Unique ways of pronouncing words or using grammar in idiosyncratic ways that only those we communicate with most understand are known as

To focus on what people mean when they speak, rather than on what the words mean, is to focus on pragmatic meaning.

Semantic meaning is derived from the words themselves and how they are arranged into sentences.

Using inclusive language refers to whether or not one is using masculine or feminine pronouns.

Specific language means using words that clarify semantic meaning by appealing to the senses.

When Andy asked for the address to the party, Julie responded by saying "The house is at 114 Grant Street, three miles from campus, past the grocery store and behind the shell station. If you get lost, look for the big Gatorade billboard near the stadium and go left once you've passed that." In this example, Julie has improved their mutual understanding by enhancing the pragmatic meaning of the address.