Connotative and Denotative Meaning Quiz

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What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis also known as?

Linguistic Relativity

Define Defensive communication in the context of verbal communication.

Impolite messages delivered in response to suggestions, criticism, or perceived slights.

Explain the concept of Verbal Aggression.

Verbally aggressive individuals denigrate others' character, abilities, or physical appearance instead of constructively discussing different points of view.

What is Communication Apprehension and how does it impact individuals?

Communication Apprehension is the fear or anxiety associated with interaction, which can hinder proper communication. Signup and view all the answers

How does frequent verbal communication contribute to relationship stability?

People who frequently communicate with each other experience less uncertainty in their relationships and are less likely to end compared to those who communicate less often. Signup and view all the answers

What is Deception in the context of communication?

Deception occurs when people deliberately use uninformative, untruthful, irrelevant, or vague language to mislead others. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between connotative and denotative meanings?

Connotative meanings are casual or emotional definitions, while denotative meanings are official and formal. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 rules that govern language?

The 4 rules are phonological, constitutive/semantic, regulative, and pragmatic. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Syntactic rule of language.

Syntactic rule deals with spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of Ogden and Richard's Triangle of Meaning?

Ogden and Richard's Triangle of Meaning is important as it shows the relationship between the user, word/symbol, and thing/reference in communication. Signup and view all the answers

How does verbal communication help in sharing meaning?

Verbal communication allows us to exchange ideas and meanings with others. Signup and view all the answers

What role does language play in shaping thought?

Language shapes thought by influencing how we perceive and interpret the world. Signup and view all the answers

Define language according to the text.

A structured system of symbols used for communicating meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between denotative and connotative meaning?

Denotative meaning is the literal or primary meaning of a word, while connotative meaning is the associated or secondary meaning influenced by emotions or personal experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Ogden and Richard’s Triangle of Meaning.

Ogden and Richard’s Triangle of Meaning is a model that shows the relationships between a symbol (word), the referent (object or concept it represents), and the thought (mental concept). Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of incompetent listening behaviors mentioned in the text?

Examples include aggressive (ambush listening), disruptive, narcissistic, defensive, surface, completer, pseudo, selective, and eavesdropping. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of analytical listeners according to the text?

Analytical listeners prefer to withhold judgment until considering all facts and sides of an issue, carefully evaluating information and details before forming an opinion. Signup and view all the answers

How do relational listeners view listening, as per the text?

Relational listeners see listening as an opportunity to build and maintain relationships with others. Signup and view all the answers

Relational listeners view listening as an opportunity to build and maintain ______ with others.

relationships Signup and view all the answers

Critical listeners focus their attention on accuracy and consistency of what the other person ______.

says Signup and view all the answers

Analytical listeners prefer to withhold their judgment until they have considered all the ______ and sides of an issue.

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Aggressive listeners engage in Ambush listening, listening to ______.

attack Signup and view all the answers

Disruptive listeners may be distracted or interrupt the conversation at a ______ time.

bad Signup and view all the answers

Narcissistic listeners listen to find a way to make it about ______.

them Signup and view all the answers

Moods depend on how you react to things by things that have put you in that ______.

mood Signup and view all the answers

Types of Emotion Primary: Angry, happiness, guilt/shame, sadness, ______ (most basic and used emotions).

fear Signup and view all the answers

Define Emotional Intelligence: be aware of and control/manage your own emotions and understand others’ emotions can expand their emotional ______.

vocabulary Signup and view all the answers

Reactive: Something happens and triggers something in you. Physiological Arousal: How your body reacts to emotions; ex. when embarrassed and your cheeks get red - when sad you ______.

cry Signup and view all the answers

Labeling: You become aware of how you interpret the arousal or reactions by labeling it with emotions; ex. if I’m crying, I must be ______.

sad Signup and view all the answers

Verbal Expression: Communicating anything with someone using words to talk about your ______.

emotions Signup and view all the answers

____ Conversations: structured patterns of talk to establish a relationship

Crafting Signup and view all the answers

____ Relationships: people who frequently communicate with each other experience less uncertainty in their relationships

Managing Signup and view all the answers

Cooperative Verbal Communication: Understandable ____

Messages Signup and view all the answers

Inclusive Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and Linguistic Relativity: what you call something the word you attach to that thing carries an element of being able to experience it ____

differently Signup and view all the answers

Verbal aggression: verbally aggressive people denigrate others' character, abilities, or physical appearance rather than constructively discussing different points of ____

view Signup and view all the answers

Communication Apprehension: fear or anxiety associated with interaction, which keeps someone from being able to communicate ____

properly Signup and view all the answers

Connotative meanings are usually more ____________ and emotional compared to denotative meanings.

casual Signup and view all the answers

Phonological rules of language focus on the correct ____________ of words.

pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

Semantic rules of language deal with the ____________ of words.

meaning Signup and view all the answers

Syntactic rules involve aspects like ____________ and sentence structure.

spelling Signup and view all the answers

Pragmatic rules may involve using slang terms like 'gonna' or 'aint' which break traditional ____________ rules.

syntactic Signup and view all the answers

Ogden and Richard's Triangle of Meaning includes the relationship between the user, the word/symbol, and the ____________.

thing/reference Signup and view all the answers

Kinesics involves body orientation, posture, gestures, facial expression, and eye behavior to send a ______.

message Signup and view all the answers

Proxemics is the use of physical distance from someone to convey a ______.