1. Which is an example of an expressive use of language?
A) Others will say that we shouldn't even talk about cutting spending until the economy is fully recovered
B) I want you to know that one of the reasons I kept the government open was so I could be here today with all of you.
C) I don't need another tax cut.
D) None of the above
4. “The top 1% saw their income rise by an average of more than a quarter of a million dollars each. And that's who needs to pay less taxes?.’”
This statement is best described as a:
A) A synonymous definition.
B) A joke.
C) Drama/theatrical definition.
D) lexical definition.
6. “It's also why we have to use a scalpel and not a machete to reduce the deficit..” does this statement eliminates ambiguity? If yes,
7. List and define the 3 components of language?
8. “We recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, hard times or bad luck, a crippling illness or a layoff, may strike any one of us. "There but for the grace of God go I," we say to ourselves, and so we contribute to programs like Medicare and Social Security, which guarantee us health care and a measure of basic income after a lifetime of hard work; unemployment insurance, which protects us against unexpected job loss; and Medicaid, which provides care for millions of seniors in nursing homes, poor children, and those with disabilities. We are a better country because of these commitments. I'll go further – we would not be a great country without those commitments.” This exchange is:
A) an obviously genuine dispute.
B) an apparently verbal but genuine dispute.
C) a merely verbal dispute.
D) not a dispute at all.
20. Below are examples of three different types of language from the President’s Speech. Is each example correct, If not explain why?
Directive: keep annual domestic spending low.
Expressive: And as long as I'm President, we won't.
Informative: It's an approach that puts every kind of spending on the table, but one that protects the middle-class, our promise to seniors, and our investments in the future.
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1. To determine which option is an example of an expressive use of language, we need to understand what expressive language is. Expressive language refers to language that conveys emotions, feelings, or personal opinions.
A) "Others will say that we shouldn't even talk about cutting spending until the economy is fully recovered" - This option does not express personal opinions or emotions, but rather presents a viewpoint that others hold.
B) "I want you to know that one of the reasons I kept the government open was so I could be here today with all of you" - This option expresses a personal opinion and conveys the speaker's emotions and intentions.
C) "I don't need another tax cut" - This option clearly expresses a personal opinion.
Considering the above explanations, option B) is an example of an expressive use of language.
4. The statement "The top 1% saw their income rise by an average of more than a quarter of a million dollars each. And that's who needs to pay less taxes?" does not fit any of the given options. It is not a synonymous definition, a joke, or a drama/theatrical definition. It appears to be a rhetorical statement highlighting income inequality and questioning the idea of reducing taxes for the wealthy. Therefore, none of the given options accurately describe this statement.
6. The statement "It's also why we have to use a scalpel and not a machete to reduce the deficit" does not necessarily eliminate ambiguity. This statement uses metaphorical language, comparing using a scalpel (precise approach) to using a machete (rough and indiscriminate approach). While the statement provides some context, it may still be open to interpretation and could generate different meanings for different people. Therefore, it does not eliminate all ambiguity.
7. The three components of language are:
a) Phonetics/Phonology: This component deals with the sounds of language. It includes the study of speech sounds (phonetics) and the organization of these sounds in a particular language (phonology).
b) Semantics: This component focuses on the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences in a language. It explores how words and their combinations create meaning.
c) Grammar/Syntax: This component deals with the rules and structures that govern how words are combined into meaningful sentences. It includes the study of word order, sentence structure, and grammatical relationships between words.
8. The exchange mentioned in the passage is not a dispute at all. It is a statement expressing agreement or support for programs like Medicare, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and Medicaid. There is no conflicting viewpoint or disagreement present in the passage. Therefore, the correct option is D) not a dispute at all.
20. The examples of language provided from the President's Speech are as follows:
- Directive: "Keep annual domestic spending low." This example correctly provides a directive or command.
- Expressive: "And as long as I'm President, we won't." This example correctly expresses the speaker's opinion or intention.
- Informative: "It's an approach that puts every kind of spending on the table, but one that protects the middle-class, our promise to seniors, and our investments in the future." This example provides information and explanations.
All three examples are correct and accurately represent three different types of language in the President's Speech.