Basic Language Concepts
This is the primary function of language that helps people share ideas, feelings, and information.
What is communication?
This is an example of how language changes over time, especially with the advent of the internet and social media.
What are slang terms?
This type of code is conveyed symbolically and is used in verbal language.
What is a digital code?
The first part of a conversation, which helps to establish connections, such as greetings.
What is the opening?
This is the term for language that uses sounds, words, symbols, or gestures to convey meaning.
What is language?
The rise of texting and digital communication has led to this phenomenon of using shortened forms of words, such as "LOL" or "OMG."
What is abbreviation?
This type of code indicates meaning by being similar to what it conveys and is used in nonverbal communication.
What is an analogic code?
This part of a conversation is where the main content or exchange of messages occurs.
What is the body?
When language changes based on tone, body language, and context, this is an example of this type of language feature.
What is meaning?
Language changes differently in different places. These are terms or expressions that spread rapidly in one area and slowly in another.
What are regional slang terms?
What is a key characteristic that is something that nonverbal codes cannot do.
What is the ability to be saved, stored, and retrieved?
The part of a conversation that signals the end of the interaction.
What is the closing?
Language isn't just about words; it's also about this, which includes things like tone and body language.
What is meaning?
The internet and social media have made it possible for new language trends to spread globally in a matter of days. This phenomenon is known as what?
What is globalization of language?
Verbal codes are known to be this, meaning they contain a reflection or image of themselves.
What is self-reflexive?
Smooth transitions between conversation stages depend on this shared understanding between participants.
What is conversational norms?