Rules of Language
This is the literal meaning of a phrase.
What is the denotative meaning?
This is the judgement of anything.
What is criticism?
A word that describes who you are, the way you are perceived by others, and the characteristics that define you. Ex. Your name
What is identity?
These are statements that are held as universally true.
What are factual statements?
This is the figurative meaning of a phrase.
What is the connotative meaning?
This is a form of feedback that is not harsh or hurtful.
What is constructive criticism?
The extent to which others perceive us to be competent and trustworthy is known as...
What is credibility?
These are ideas that do not necessarily have to be true.
What are factual claims?
These two qualities are essential properties of language.
This modern "news" site is a frequent proponent of conspiracy theories.
What is Infowars?
A theory that explains how we adjust our language to communicate with those around us...
These are statements that are the opposite of factual statements.
What are opinions?
This theory states that key qualities in language are universal to all.
What is the universal grammar theory?
Words or phrases that were original at one time, but lost their meaning due to overuse is known as...
What are clichés?
What is clear and understandable language?
This concept models the relationship between words and their meaning.
What is the semantic triangle?
This phrase, coined in the 19th century, refers to sensationalist news stories.
What is yellow journalism?
UG2BK is a text abbreviation of...
What is you got to be kidding?
These statements can help us take ownership of our actions.
What are "I" statements?