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1
Which of the following is the most concrete statement?
A)I love food.
B)I enjoy sports.
C)You are tall.
D)I weigh 180lbs.
2
To say, "He runs like the wind," is an example of what type of language?
A)Figurative
B)Literal
C)Politically-correct
D)Sexist
3
Which one of the following sentences contains an example of sexist language?
A)The fire officials held a press conference.
B)I want peace for all mankind.
C)The mail carrier chased the dog away.
D)The flight attendant tore her uniform.
4
To increase the understanding of your presentation, you should
A)Use words that simplify.
B)Use substitutions.
C)Use synonyms.
D)All of the above.
5
Which one of the following statements contains at least one grammatical error?
A)the men were...
B)she and I went...
C)hand me them...
D)you were...
6
This sound effect is accompanied by increased volume, energy, and forcefulness while building toward some climactic end.
A)Repetition
B)Alliteration
C)Personification
D)Adaptation
7
Which one of the following is a characteristic of the spoken word?
A)The spoken word does not allow for immediate response.
B)The spoken word message is not passed by without the opportunity to look back.
C)The spoken word is oblivious to response.
D)The speaker and listener become united in the message.
8
This type of language is used to describe groups and individuals without insult.
A)Politically correct
B)Sexist
C)Stereotypical
D)All of the above
9
Which one of the following is a characteristic of written style?
A)Writing requires only short sentences.
B)Writers can adapt to how you react to the words.
C)Writers can play many characters.
D)None of the above.
10
Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee believed that language and __________________ were linked.
A)creativity
B)perception
C)imagination
D)knowledge
11
Which of the following is NOT a suggestion in the book regarding word choice?
A)Use alliteration to help make words memorable.
B)Reveal the origin of the word.
C)Define words so the audience will understand them.
D)Avoid repetition because it is boring.
12
A hyperbole is
A)an effective way of accurately describing an event.
B)your point of view or perception.
C)an overstatement or use of a word that exaggerates the actual situation.
D)something that describes a complex issue as a simple one.
13
Which of the following is a synonym for the word, "angry"?
A)enraged
B)serene
C)peaceful
D)tranquil
14
Which of the following statements regarding language is false?
A)Words organize items into larger, more manageable units.
B)Language is powerful.
C)Having a large vocabulary slows down thought.
D)Language is symbolic.
15
The explicit meaning of a word is its _______________ meaning.
A)denotative
B)figurative
C)evaluative
D)connotative





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