Chapter 3 Unit 1

Question 1

Denotative Meaning

Answer 1

The dictionary definition of a word

Question 2

Connotative Meaning

Answer 2

Emotional meaning based on personal experience and feelings.

Question 3

Bypassing

Answer 3

Two people have different referents for the same word but they think they are thinking alike

Question 4

Triangle of Meaning

Answer 4

Denotative meaning, Connotative meaning, Bypassing, Loaded Language

Question 5

Loaded Language

Answer 5

Words or phrases that evoke very strong responses

Question 6

Social Construction of Reality

Answer 6

Humans make sense of their world. They make meaning and create their world.

Question 7

Words and symbols are:

Answer 7

Arbitary, Ambiguous, Abstract

Question 8

Arbitary

Answer 8

For no reason, random

Question 9

Ambiguous

Answer 9

Confusing

Question 10

Abstract

Answer 10

Difficult to Understand, not concrete

Question 11

Inclusive Language

Answer 11

Include specific groups. Ex: Mankind

Question 12

Politically Correct Language:

Answer 12

Language/actions excluding, insulting, marginalizing groups of people who are seen as disadvantaged/discriminated against.

Question 13

Political Correctness

Answer 13

Use words that convey sensitivity to the needs of special groups

Question 14

Humanist Philosophy of Communication

Answer 14

Language allows humans to think hypothetically. We can imagine , reflect and plan for the future.

Question 15

Constitutive Rules:

Answer 15

How messages are to be interpreted. Defines what a particular message means or stands for.

Question 16

Regulative Rules

Answer 16

How individuals are supposed to respond in a particular interaction. Wwe just know what to do and what is appropriate.