Language scholars C. K. Ogden and I. A. Richards employ a triangle to explain the three elements of language, which are
a. semantics, syntax, and significance.
b. denotative, connotative, and abstract meanings of words.
c. superordinate, basic, and subordinate meanings of words.
d. the thought, the referent, and the symbol.
e. encoding, decoding, and noise.
d
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a) The Disability community b) The LGBT community c) The Muslim community d) The Jewish community
Vocalics is also referred to by which term?
a. Parasol b. Paralanguage c. Parabasis d. Paradromic
Social theorists Antonio Gramsci describe ________ as domination by consent.
A. Praxis B. Reflexivity C. Hegemony D. Privilege
Sonya wants to show Quinn she understands what he’s saying by paraphrasing. She might start by doing which of these?
a. Asking questions like, “Then what happened?” b. Indicating her involvement by saying, “Oh, I see.” c. Restating his message by saying, “In other words, you’re saying….” d. Remaining silent, nodding, and maintaining eye contact.