Compare and contrast the advantages and opportunities of written versus oral
communication. Which do you prefer and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer should include that oral communication is less formal, is less complicated, uses
shorter sentences, more repetition and is more personal than written. Written
communication permits the reader to reread, pause and research information, and
digest material at his/her own pace. It lacks personal connection and nonverbal cues
that help to reinforce the message.
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According to the theory of linguistic relativity developed by Sapir and Whorf,
A. the way members of a culture think is related to the grammatical structure of their language. B. animals have language that is as sophisticated as human language, but we cannot understand it. C. people respond to denotative rather than connotative meanings. D. word meanings are not arbitrary.
A social activist has a subjective view of morality and this is reflected in her riveting speech during a demonstration outside city hall. That is, she has an underlying belief that
a. the actions of others make sense to them and should not be judged b. circumstances play a role in behavior and the end may justify the means. c. ethical standards apply to all people in all situations at all times. d. right and wrong exist apart from cultural values or beliefs.
Find the value of x given that a =4:
What will be an ideal response?
Gender-neutral language is a result of language reforms in universities in the 1970s. Which of the following is an alternative term for it?
A. Discriminatory language. B. Gender inclusive language. C. Sexist language. D. Exclusive language.