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spc1017 Final FSU Ziegler with review
Questions & 100% Correct Answers
*Cognitive Development
✓ ~~> Development of the thinking and organizing systems of your brain,
Involves language, mental imagery, reasoning, problem solving, and
memory development. Began before birth
*Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
✓ ~~> Suggests that language you use to some extent determines or at
least influences the way in which you view and think about the world
around you. Your thoughts are affected by or influenced by your
language
Semantic Triangle
✓ ~~> Indicates direct relationship between symbols(words) and
thoughts. Symbol-Thought-Referent = 3 tips of the triangle
Thought - Words we use as we think about the symbol
Referent - Image we create as a result of the symbol
Denotative Meaning
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✓ ~~> Dictionary definition
Connotative meaning
✓ ~~> Definition based on feelings or association one has about a word
(Freedom, Love)
Language Environment
✓ ~~> context in verbal communication
4 Elements
People- who was there?
Purpose- why are they there? (to review for the final exam)
Rules of Communication- no cursing
Actual Talk
Ritual Language
✓ ~~> Responses are expected of you; you learn them when you are
very young, from parents or others
Euphemism
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✓ ~~> Inoffensive word or phrase that is substituted for other words that
might be perceived as unpleasant
-died vs passed away
-make harsher things easier to deal with
-appropriate language
Doublespeak
✓ ~~> Words deliberately constructed for political purposes-- words
intended to impose a desirable mental attitude on those using them.
Doesn't always have to do with unpleasant words, always relates to a
political agenda
-IRS vs tax man
-appropriate language
Style
✓ ~~> result of the way you select and arrange words and sentences
-different for men and women
Rapport-Talk
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spc1017 Final FSU Ziegler with review
Questions & 100% Correct Answers
*Cognitive Development
✓ ~~> Development of the thinking and organizing systems of your brain,
Involves language, mental imagery, reasoning, problem solving, and
memory development. Began before birth
*Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
✓ ~~> Suggests that language you use to some extent determines or at
least influences the way in which you view and think about the world
around you. Your thoughts are affected by or influenced by your
language
Semantic Triangle
✓ ~~> Indicates direct relationship between symbols(words) and
thoughts. Symbol-Thought-Referent = 3 tips of the triangle
Thought - Words we use as we think about the symbol
Referent - Image we create as a result of the symbol
Denotative Meaning
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
✓ ~~> Dictionary definition
Connotative meaning
✓ ~~> Definition based on feelings or association one has about a word
(Freedom, Love)
Language Environment
✓ ~~> context in verbal communication
4 Elements
People- who was there?
Purpose- why are they there? (to review for the final exam)
Rules of Communication- no cursing
Actual Talk
Ritual Language
✓ ~~> Responses are expected of you; you learn them when you are
very young, from parents or others
Euphemism
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 3 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
✓ ~~> Inoffensive word or phrase that is substituted for other words that
might be perceived as unpleasant
-died vs passed away
-make harsher things easier to deal with
-appropriate language
Doublespeak
✓ ~~> Words deliberately constructed for political purposes-- words
intended to impose a desirable mental attitude on those using them.
Doesn't always have to do with unpleasant words, always relates to a
political agenda
-IRS vs tax man
-appropriate language
Style
✓ ~~> result of the way you select and arrange words and sentences
-different for men and women
Rapport-Talk
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
