Linguistic Theory and Language Quiz

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What are the main building blocks of the classical communication model?

Addresser (sender), addressee (receiver), message, context, common code, and channel.

What is the difference between spoken and written communication?

Spoken communication makes use of sounds while written communication makes use of symbols.

What paralinguistic features are denied to the writer?

Facial expressions, postural, and gestural systems

What is the difference between detached style and involved interpersonal style of writing?

Detached style typically states laws and rules or gives warnings or important information while involved interpersonal style is very conversational. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between formal written texts and informal everyday conversation?

Formal written texts tend to be explicit while informal everyday conversation tends to be more implicit and context dependent. Signup and view all the answers

Where is conversation typically created and produced?

Online with little or no preplanning and received in real time. Signup and view all the answers

Where is writing typically produced?

In one time and place and read in another time and place. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between written discourses and conversation in terms of organization?

Written discourses typically reveal greater tightness or integration while conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganized. Signup and view all the answers

Is conversation an aimless activity?

No, it is a highly structured, functionally motivated, semantic activity despite its sometimes aimless appearance. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of language that may be used for communication?

Spoken and written forms of language. Signup and view all the answers

Building Blocks of Communication

The components that make up a basic communication process.

Spoken Communication

Communication that uses spoken words to convey a message.