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?

Verbal taboos and the blocking of free and open linguistic expressions Signup and view all the answers

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

Neutral and characterizing socio-political realities Signup and view all the answers

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

They lose their character to some extent 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?

Extensive use of metaphors and idiomatic expressions 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?

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

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

The need for social acceptance and inclusivity Signup and view all the answers

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

The avoidance of clichés and stock phrases Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of politically correct language according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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