EAS 204: Understanding Language Quiz

The ability to share ideas or information between individuals.

A complex system of symbols used by humans to communicate.

A system of verbal symbols that are used for communication within a particular community.

The study of the sounds of language.

The study of how words are formed.

The study of the structure of sentences.

The study of the meaning of words and phrases.

The study of how language is used in context.

A theory suggesting language originated from mimicking natural sounds such as animal cries, wind, or falling objects.

This theory proposes that language developed from the imitation of sounds made by animals, wind, or other natural phenomenon.

This theory suggests that language originated from emotional expressions like cries of pain, anger, or joy.

An example of the Bow Wow theory, where the name "Krokrokɔkɔ" for turkey in Akan reflects the sound the turkey makes.

The belief that language originated from a divine being, such as God or Sarasvati in Hindu tradition.

The concept that humans were originally endowed with a language, but it was lost over time.

An example of the Bow Wow theory, where the name "Kwaakwaadabi" for crow in Akan reflects the sound the crow makes.

An experiment performed by Pharaoh Psammetichus to find the original language, where infants were isolated and observed for spoken language development.

This approach emphasizes the social context of language development, highlighting its importance for early humans in groups.

The idea that early humans living in groups needed some form of communication, leading to the development of language.

The theory states that infants raised without exposure to any language would spontaneously develop a language of their own.

The hypothesis of spontaneous language development is disproven because infants learned sounds from their surroundings.

Early humans likely used a variety of noises for communication, including grunts, screams, and gestures.

The hypothesis that the word "bekos" represents the Phrygian language is flawed, as it may simply be an imitation of goat sounds.

Humans developed speech from grunts and other sounds made during physical labor.

The ability to create new and original sentences or utterances.

The ability to use language to lie or deceive.

The ability to talk about things that are not present in the immediate environment, including the past, future, or imaginary concepts.

The function of language that focuses on expressing the speaker's feelings and attitudes.

The function of language that aims to influence the listener's actions or behavior.

The theory suggesting language evolved because humans used their right hand to manipulate tools, which led to the development of specialized areas in the brain.

The function of language that serves to maintain social interaction and connections.

The belief that humans are born with an innate capacity for language.

The function of language that focuses on the beauty and aesthetic qualities of the message itself, often seen in poetry and slogans.

The lack of a direct, inherent connection between words and their meanings.

The ability to create an unlimited number of sentences using a finite set of words.

The function of language that uses language to talk about language itself.

Language is passed down through generations within a culture, learning from others.

The concept that human language has two levels: meaningless sounds (phonemes) and meaningful units (morphemes).

Words that sound like the actions they describe, suggesting a connection between sound and meaning.

The ability to communicate using a combination of verbal and nonverbal cues.

The theory that language development was influenced by unique physical features of humans, like teeth, lips, and tongue.

The idea that manual gestures, especially hand movements, were crucial for language development before spoken communication.

The tendency for the brain to be specialized for different functions, particularly in the left and right hemispheres.

The ability to produce a range of sounds using the mouth, teeth, lips, and tongue.

The process of human evolution where humans shifted to walking upright on two legs.

The parts of the mouth related to speech, such as the teeth, lips, and tongue.

The theory that language developed as a result of humans' ability to manipulate tools with their hands, specifically the preferred right hand.