Languages and Culture
a ‘down’ in football
What is an example of jargon?
When you use too many non-essential “filler” words
What is verbiage
combining metaphors from two or more sources
what is a mixed metaphor?
Language that speaks down on one ethnicity and privileges others
What is Racist Language?
Speaking three or more languages or dialects
What is multilingual?
Explain the difference between denotative and connotative meanings
What is the definition and the emotional association?
Specific rather then general or abstract
What is a concrete word?
Sally sells seashells by the sea shore
What is alliteration?
Language that portrays older people in ways that demean or devalue their age
What is ageist language?
Displaying visual aids of words that may be confusing is a good example of this
What is communicating in a linguistically diverse setting
big boned
What is a euphemism?
imprecise word
What is a vague word?
in sickness and in health, recurring metaphors and similes that arise from shared natural human experiences
What is archetypal symbol?
Language that gives priority to males, their interests, and activities
What is sexist language?
Trying to imagine something from another persons point of view
What is perspective talking?
ambiguous words
What is a word that identifies more than one object?
Characteristics of spoken language compared to written language
What is oral style?
Word or phrase that leads the audience to doubt your competence or expertise
What is a disclaimer?
Language that doesn’t treat the two sexes equally
What is non-parallel language?
Approaching a speech with a positive attitude, expecting understanding
What is listening in linguistically divers setting?
the purpose of using euphemisms
What is for controversial actions?
saying words in one phrase, and reversing them in the next phrase
What is antimetabole?
Isn't it? or Doesn't it?
What is a tag question?
language that discounts the importance of someone's viewpoint
What is dismissive language?
This is generally the major goal of any speech
What is the communication of ideas?