Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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Language
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A set of symbols, letters, or words that have rules and are used for communication.
2
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Decode
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Assigning meaning to other’s words to translate them into your thoughts. (To help you better understand.)
3
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What are the rules of using language to communicate?
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- Semantic : Focuses on the definition of the word
- Syntactic: The way the words are arranged.
- Pragmatic rules: How the words are used in social context
4
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Sapir- Whorf hypothesis
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A theory by Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf that tells us that our perception of reality is a result of our thought process.
5
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Denotative Meaning
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The dictionary meaning of a word.
6
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Connotative Meaning
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A individualized meaning of a word. (Usually the emotional aspect)
7
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What Language errors should be avoided?
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- Grammatical errors
- Slang
- Colloquialisms ( Informal words or language ex: Ya’ll, wanna,)
- Cliches
- Euphemism (the opposite of sugar coating)
- Profanity
- Racist language. gender biased etc.
8
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How do you improve your language skills?
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- Avoid intentional confusion
- Be descriptive and concrete
- Identify and appreciate differences and uniqueness
- Always define what you mean
9
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Regionalisms
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Words and phrases specific to a particular region or part of the country.
