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The Principles of Language Answers

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Language is interpreted exactly the same way by every person. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Concrete terms can never be used in an abstract or symbolic way.

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Which of the following statements is not true?a.Language is symbolic.b.Language can be interpreted based on past experiences.c.All languages rely on identical symbols.d.Grammar and syntax are essential components of language.

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Which of the following is an example of the face-saving principle of language? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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a student spitting on the ground in the middle of having a conversation with his teacher
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a man interrupting a co-worker because he doesn’t agree with her opinion
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a brother walking away from an argument with his sister
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a friend avoiding a controversial topic
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How can the “same” language be different?

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Some languages are spoken in many different communities. This means that each community will develop it’s own rules and even words. An example is British English and American English; although the languages are basically the “same” because they are spoken in different communities, the two languages have developed some unique characteristics.

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Which of the following is not an example of the concrete meaning of language?a.windb.shirtc.colord.glass

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Which of the following determines how we interpret language?a.culture and locationb.context and educationc.culture and educationd.context and culture

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Describe a situation in which you may experience bypass.

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Answers will vary, but should indicate an understanding that bypass occurs when people assign different meanings to words.

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Which of the following is an example of a denotative meaning?a.“Tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year”b.“Tree; the source of joy and excitement as a child”c.“Tree; symbolic of growth and strength”d.“Tree; the destroyer of my home during a storm”

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