Chapter 5 COM 201

Question 1

Define Denotative Meaning

Answer 1

Denotative meaning is the primary associations a word has for most members of a given linguistic community.

Question 2

Define Connotative Meaning

Answer 2

Connotative meaning is any other secondary associations a word has for one or more members of a given linguistic community.

Question 3

What Influences communication codes?

Answer 3

Gender, age, regionality (accents), ethnicity, race, education, and occupation are all examples of things that influence communication codes.

Question 4

Define Code-Switching

Answer 4

Code-switching is when you shift to different styles, vocabulary, or syntax. Used to negotiate power or reinforce intimacy. (dumb it down for a dummy)

Question 5

Define Jargon

Answer 5

Jargon are special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are different for others to understand.

Question 6

Define Co-cultural Theory

Answer 6

Co-Cultural theory is a framework designed to provide insight into the communication behaviors of individuals with little societal power.

Question 7

Define Dis-confirming Communication

Answer 7

Dis-confirming communication is communication that dismisses the value of a person (goes against someones self-concept).

Question 8

Define Confirming Communication

Answer 8

Communication that confirms ones self-concept or identity, mostly positive.