Socio-Political Translation Theory and Specialized Language
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language according to the text?

  • The blocking of free and open linguistic expressions
  • The aim of promoting empathy, fairness and justice
  • The use of euphemistic strategies
  • The preferred use of words in their specialized meanings (correct)

    • What does the text suggest is the main purpose behind the use of politically correct language?

  • To create new lexical items and expressions
  • To obscure the true nature of socio-political realities
  • To avoid offending specific social or political groups
  • To promote social acceptance through politeness and inclusivity (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a lexical feature of the language used in newspapers?

  • Extensive use of common root words in English and Ukrainian
  • The use of polysemous words
  • Frequent use of clichés and stock phrases
  • The preferred use of words in their specialized meanings (correct)

    • The text suggests that politically correct language can lead to which of the following?

    <p>Verbal taboos and the blocking of free and open linguistic expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are politically correct terms categorized based on their functional status?

    <p>Neutral and characterizing socio-political realities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text suggests that which of the following is a characteristic of commonly used politically correct terms?

    <p>They lose their character to some extent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a lexical feature of the language used in newspapers?

    <p>Extensive use of metaphors and idiomatic expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the text, which of the following is likely to be a characteristic of politically correct language in the newspaper?

    <p>The use of words in their basic, common meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text suggests that politically correct language is primarily driven by which of the following factors?

    <p>The need for social acceptance and inclusivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language described in the text?

    <p>The avoidance of clichés and stock phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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