Language Basics
systems of sound in language
Answer: What is Phonology?
explicit, dictionary definition of a word
Answer: What is denotative meaning?
straight-forward communication
Answer: What is direct verbal style?
meaning varies according to culture and co-culture norms
Answer: What is sociolinguistic meaning?
clarifies semantic meaning by appealing to the senses
Answer: What is concrete language?
rules for combining words to form sentences
Answer: What is syntax?
implicit or emotional meaning associated with a word
Answer: What is connotative meaning?
subtle communication
Answer: What is indirect communication style?
non-excluding language
Answer: What is inclusive language?
inclusive and respectful word choices
Answer: What is linguistic sensitivity?
collection of words used
Answer: What is lexicon?
literal meaning of a word
Answer: What is the semantic meaning?
Also accepted: What is the denotative meaning?
paying attention in the moment to language impact
Answer: What is mindfulness?
non-literal phrases
Answer: What are idioms?
Avoiding vague words
Answer: What is specific language?
regional variation of language
Answer: What is dialect?
conversational context-based meaning
Answer: What is the pragmatic meaning?
words that clarify semantic meaning by appealing to the senses
Answer: What is concrete language?
meaning shaped by context
Answer: What is pragmatic meaning?
explicit vs. implicit meanings of words
Answer: What are denotative and connotative meanings?
Arbitrary symbols used to represent thoughts and feelings
Answer: What are words?
precise wording
Answer: What is specific language?
respectful and inclusive language awareness
Answer: What is linguistic sensitivity?
melding of dialect
Answer: What is dialect leveling?
smaller groups that speak a common dialect
Answer: speech communities