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Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e

Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico

Language: Making Verbal Sense of Your Message

Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions.


1	Which of the following refers to the conventional meaning of a word as it is found in a dictionary?
		A)	inclusive
		B)	denotative
		C)	constructive
		D)	connotative


2	The idea that what people perceive is influenced by the language they think and speak is called
		A)	language intensity
		B)	totalizing language
		C)	linguistic relativity hypothesis
		D)	competence-enhancing language


3	Your textbook discusses the relationship between language and three types of diversity. Which of the following in NOT a type of diversity discussed?
		A)	verbal
		B)	cultural
		C)	individual
		D)	demographic


4	During her speech, Felicia said, "As a woman, you've got to watch your weight." This is an example of what type of language?
		A)	intense language
		B)	inclusive language
		C)	marginalizing language
		D)	totalizing language


5	Which of the following is a recommendation for language use?
		A)	Avoid inclusive language whenever possible
		B)	Use competence-enhancing language
		C)	Avoid words with strong connotative meaning
		D)	Use totalizing language to reach the full potential of language


6	Throughout his persuasive speech on why students should eat organic foods Miguel used expressions such as "This is only my opinion, but . . ." and "I'm pretty sure you'll disagree, but . . ." These are examples of
		A)	verbal qualifiers
		B)	nonverbal qualifiers
		C)	individual diversity
		D)	demographic diversity


7	When a speaker says "nukular" instead of "nuclear," he or she is making a mistake in
		A)	grammar
		B)	articulation
		C)	punctuation
		D)	pronunciation


8	"Dreams dried up like raisins in the sun" is an example of
		A)	Usage
		B)	Simile
		C)	Analogy
		D)	Metaphor


9	The degree to which words and phrases deviate from neutral is
		A)	intensity
		B)	immediacy
		C)	alliteration
		D)	expressiveness


10	"Firm", "Graceful", and "Burdensome" are examples of what types of words?
		A)	visual
		B)	auditory
		C)	kinesthetic
		D)	marginalizing

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