Body Language
T/F: When having a conversation with someone, you should stare into their eyes and never look away.
False- Eye contact is good to maintain for most of the conversation, but staring will make your conversation partner uncomfortable.
Your coworker makes a careless mistake at work. You tell her she screwed everything up and call her stupid. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected Behavior. It is disrespectful to call someone stupid, even if they messed up. Everybody makes mistakes!
A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two things using the words _____ or ______
"Like" or "As"
What is a multiple meaning word?
A multiple meaning word is one that takes on different meanings depending on the context that it is in.
T/F: It is important to turn your face and body towards a person when you are talking to them or they are talking to you.
True! Facing your conversation partner lets your conversation partner know that you are actively listening to them.
When on a job-site, you get bored and decide to go sit down on the ground and play on your phone. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected behavior, when at work you are expected to be doing your job, not being on your phone.
What is the meaning of this metaphor: Becca is a walking dictionary.
This means that Becca is a very knowledgeable person
What are two meanings of the word "bat"
1. A piece of equipment used to play baseball
2. A nocturnal animal that hangs upside-down in caves
T/F: Tone and voice are a form of nonverbal communication.
True! It is not always what you say, it is how you say it!
Your classmate's music is loud and distracting, so you kindly ask them to turn it down so that you can focus. Expected or unexpected behavior?
Expected behavior. They may not have realized their music was loud and distracting, so there is no need to yell at them.
Does an idiom use figurative (Non-literal) language or literal language?
Idioms are a type of figurative language. They are a widely used saying that uses the saying's non-literal meaning, as opposed to its literal meaning. (Ex. Hold your horses)
What is a word that has multiple meanings?
Answers will vary
What can you tell about a person who is slouched over?
They are bored, tired, uninterested
While riding the school bus, you sit quietly and listen to music on your headphones. Expected or unexpected behavior?
Expected behavior. You should be well behaved and respectful on the bus.
What does the idiom "under the weather mean"?
It means to feel sick.
What is the word?
-To have a romantic relationship with someone
-A place where trials take place in front of a judge and jury
-an area where basketball or tennis is played
Court
What might someone look like if they are angry? Describe how their features may look.
furrowed brows, frown, gritted teeth, arms crossed or hands on hip
You are having a conversation with a classmate about what your plans are for this weekend. You decide that you are bored of this topic, and interrupt your classmate to talk about something else. Expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected behavior. It is rude to interrupt your conversation partner. If you want to change topics, be sure not to interrupt. You can begin to change the topic at an appropriate time.
How can you tell if someone is being sarcastic?
You can tell by their tone of voice and facial expression. Ex. - Yeah, right or thanks a lot.
What are 3 meanings for the word "Block"?
1. A square piece of wood
2. To stop or hinder (road block)
3. A group of houses