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Define "Denotative" |
The direct, explicit meaning of a word; the dictionary definition. |
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Define "Connotative" |
The significant feelings or evaluations associated with the primary definition of the word. "Immature" and "young" have the same denotative meaning (concerning age) but "immature" has connotative meanings concerning reckless, foolish, or annoying behaviour or personality. |
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Define "Idiom" |
A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is not to be taken literally. "Kick the bucket": death "Get cold feet": go back on a decision/run away from commitment |
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Define "Jargon" |
Words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand. "Hard to port, 'ware boarders off the starboard bow!" Turn left, watch for enemies attempting to get on the right side of the front of the ship! |
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Language is the body of words and the systems for their use in communicating that are common to _______. |
Language is the body of words and the systems for their use in communicating that are common to the people of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition. |
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Name the term: "The unnecessary addition of sex, race, age, or other designations to a general term or classification." |
Marking "She's a woman doctor." "He's a male flight attendant." "Male nurse." |
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Name the term: "Emphasizing someone or something's association with another person, organization, or other affiliation when it isn't relevant to the topic of discussion." |
Unnecessary Association Opponents mentioning Bill Clinton and his scandals as they talk about Hilary Clinton. Emphasizing that accusations and evidence of animal cruelty originated from PETA. |
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"Policeman" vs "Police Officer" "Stewardess" vs "Flight Attendant" "Mailman" vs "Mail Carrier" "Salesman" vs "Sales Associate" "Waitress" vs "Server" These are examples of ___. |
Generic language, which is a component of sensitivity in speaking appropriately. |
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Two kinds of nonparallel language are ___ and ___. |
Marking and Unnecessary Association |
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How can ambiguity and confusion be reduced to increase message clarity? |
Specificity Concreteness Language Precision Dating Information |
