__________ is the explicit meaning a language community formally gives a word.
a. Denotation
b. Demarcation
c. Connotation
d. Context
a. Denotation
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Perry, an American student, and Sun Yi, his girlfriend from Taiwan, are arguing. While Perry expresses himself loudly, Sun Yi tries a less aggressive approach. They both grow increasingly frustrated because Perry thinks that Sun Yi won't address the conflict directly, and Sun Yi thinks that Perry is behaving selfishly. What perceptual influence could be at work in this situation?
A. Primacy B. Culture C. Stereotypes D. Perceptual sets
Research has shown that using visual aids can increase the audience's retention of a speaker's message.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which indigenous Northeastern American group may have influenced the U.S. Constitution?
A. Cherokee B. Dakota C. Inuit D. Iroquois
A student is using an online dictionary and thesaurus because she's unsure about which words to select in her speech. She should remember that when wording a speech, it is best to use language that is
a. formal and complex. b. simple and concrete. c. broad and abstract. d. advanced and technical.