The Nature Of Language
What is a words formally recognized definition.
Denotative meaning
What is an accent?
Pronunciation perceived as different from local speech style
Equivalate words
more than one definition
Or misunderstandings
What is a factual statement?
Are claims that can be verified as true or false
Subtle everyday messages that are based on assumptions
What is Microaggresive Language?
What is the thought and feelings associated with a term.
Connotative meaning
True or False: The words we say and use influence our language
True
What is Jargon
Shorthand words, that are common
What is an opinion?
Are based on the speakers beliefs
Prejudices and stereotypes we harbor without consciously thinking about them.
What is Implicit Bias?
True or false: Pragmatic rules govern how people use and understand language.
True
Define Names
They reinforce people's sense of identity
Meaning is relative
Relative gains its meaning by comparing
What is an Inferential statement?
Conclusion arrived from evidence
"I can't believe you like country music." So you ask, "Why does that surprise you?"
What is using Inquiry?
What are symbols?
They are speech, writing and gestures that represent our thoughts.
Give an example of a Dialect
British Language
Language also differs by community
Slang or Jargon
What is an emotional statement
Meant to invite strong emotional reactions
A dominant person in a social group who advocates for others.
Who is an Ally?
what rule governs the structure of language and how symbols should be arranged.
The syntactic rule
What is the difference between Powerful and Powerless Speech?
Powerful speech is clear and assertive as well as direct, while Powerless speech is very hesitant and uncertain as well as very emotional and nonassertive
What percentage of emails, texts and personal talks are misunderstood
50-60%
What is an Fallacy of Ad Hominem?
Involves attacking someone's character rather than figuring out the issue at hand.
Everyday behaviors that call attention to hurtful language and stereotypes that put some people at a disadvantage.
What is microresistance?