12 Questions
What is language defined as?
A system of communication involving speech and written character
Is language a system of communication?
Yes, involving speech and written character
What does language involve the use of?
Speech and written character
What is not a component of the system referred to as language?
Body language
In the context of language as a communication system, what does 'speech' refer to?
The use of vocal sounds to convey meaning
Which of these is not necessarily a form of communication in the system of language?
Listening to a song
When Africans were captured, sold, and shipped to the new world, they were ______ for their entire lives.
enslaved
Slave trade is the capturing, selling, and buying of ______ persons.
enslaved
Slave is a human being who is the ______ of another person.
property
Slave is a human being who is the ______ of another person.
property
Slave trade is the capturing, selling, and buying of ______ persons.
enslaved
When Africans were captured, sold, and shipped to the new world, they were ______ for their entire lives.
enslaved
Test your knowledge of language and communication with this quiz! Explore the definition of language as a system of communication, including the use of speech and written characters. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp the fundamentals of this essential human skill.
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