No two speakers speak exactly the same language. Each person speaks in a unique variation of the language. What is this called?

a. tonal
b. idiolect
c. accent
d. translation


Answer: b

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Gang signs or emblems

a. relate to vocalics or vocal qualities such as volume and pitch. b. are representations of polychronic time. c. are used by members to communicate solidarity within their group or to taunt rivals. d. are used by members to regulate the flow of verbal communication. e. are used by members to repeat what is communicated verbally within their group.

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A trial held before a judge and without a jury is known as

A. a bench trial. B. an en banc trial. C. a habeas corpus trial. D. a bar trial.

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Which stage in the development of white identity involves holding subtly racist views—without seeing oneself as racist—and either avoiding racial issues altogether or adopting a patronizing stance towards people of color?

a. passive acceptance b. active acceptance c. resistance d. no social consciousness

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