1.The relationship between language and meaning is often unclear and difficult because: My answer is C
the sentences we create are very rarely unique
even speech communities do not have common grammatical rules
language is innate
words have both denotative and connotative meaning
2.If instead of saying "The car was wrecked" you say, "The left fender was busted by a hit-and-run driver," you are using: My answer is A
emphasis
appropriateness
specificity
concreteness
3. Using the words "patches of different colors" instead of "variegated" when talking with a 5-year-old is a matter of word: My answer is either A or D
specificity
precision
concreteness
appropriateness
4. Saying "Jordan is a really good female chef" is an example of: My answer is C
generic construction
unnecessary association
stereotyping
marking
5. If the new diet worked for Dave and Sarah, it will probably work for us as well. This is most likely an example of:My answer is C
indexing
generalization
assumption
analogy
1. Rethink this.
2. Rethink this.
3. Which one? A or D?
4. Rethink this.
5. True -- but it could also be generalization.
1. If someone says to you, "You dirty rat!" does that mean that they actually think you are a rodent? (D)
2. Which statement is clearer about what occurred? (C)
3. Why would the child understand the first phrase better? What terms do they think in? (C/D) If their thinking is more concrete, that statement would be more appropriate for their level of thinking.
4. To indicate that Jordan is a good chef, is it necessary to indicate that she is female? If you are indicating that good chefs are male and Jordan is is an exception, it would be C. However, I could also see it as an unnecessary assumption.
5. A generalization is an assumption that if something applies to one situation, it can be applied to others. I agree with Writeacher.
I hope this helps a little more.
1. The relationship between language and meaning is often unclear and difficult because: the sentences we create are very rarely unique. This statement is incorrect. The correct answer is D. Words have both denotative and connotative meaning.
2. If instead of saying "The car was wrecked" you say, "The left fender was busted by a hit-and-run driver," you are using: specificity. This is the correct answer (C).
3. Using the words "patches of different colors" instead of "variegated" when talking with a 5-year-old is a matter of word: appropriateness. This is the correct answer (D).
4. Saying "Jordan is a really good female chef" is an example of: marking. This is the correct answer (C).
5. If the new diet worked for Dave and Sarah, it will probably work for us as well. This is most likely an example of: generalization. This is the correct answer (B).
1. The correct answer is D - "words have both denotative and connotative meaning." The relationship between language and meaning is often unclear and difficult because words have both a dictionary definition (denotative meaning) and a subjective or emotional association (connotative meaning). This can lead to miscommunication or misunderstandings as individuals may interpret words differently based on their own experiences and cultural backgrounds.
2. The correct answer is C - "specificity." By replacing the general statement "The car was wrecked" with the more specific and detailed description "The left fender was busted by a hit-and-run driver," you are using specificity. Specificity adds more details and information, making the statement more precise and concise.
3. The correct answer is C - "concreteness." Using the words "patches of different colors" instead of the word "variegated" when talking with a 5-year-old is a matter of word concreteness. Concreteness refers to using specific and tangible words that are easier for young children to understand. "Patches of different colors" is a more concrete and visual description compared to the abstract word "variegated."
4. The correct answer is C - "stereotyping." Saying "Jordan is a really good female chef" is an example of stereotyping. It assumes that women are not typically good chefs and highlights Jordan's gender as something surprising or unusual. This kind of statement reinforces gender stereotypes and can be limiting or discriminatory.
5. The correct answer is B - "generalization." The statement "If the new diet worked for Dave and Sarah, it will probably work for us as well" is an example of generalization. It assumes that because the diet worked for two individuals (Dave and Sarah), it will likely work for others too. Generalizations often involve making broad conclusions based on a limited sample or specific instances.