MindTap 2.1
Linguistic Function Purpose - correct answer -To convey information
-To express or evoke feelings
Cognitive Meaning - correct answer The meaning by which terminology conveys
information
Emotive Meaning - correct answer When the terminology expresses or evokes
feelings
Value Claim - correct answer A claim that something is good, bad, right, or wrong
Vague Expression - correct answer The meaning is hazy, obscure, and imprecise
Example: Defining how 'hot' something is, how warm does something have to be to be hot? 10°C?
1000°C?
Ambiguous Expression - correct answer An expression that can be interpreted as
having more than one distinct meaning in a given context
-Allows for multiple discrete interpretations
-Example: the word 'hot' can apply to temperature or visual attraction
Verbal Dispute - correct answer Disputes that arise over the meaning of language
Factual Disputes - correct answer Disputes arise over a disagreement about facts
Linguistic Function Purpose - correct answer -To convey information
-To express or evoke feelings
Cognitive Meaning - correct answer The meaning by which terminology conveys
information
Emotive Meaning - correct answer When the terminology expresses or evokes
feelings
Value Claim - correct answer A claim that something is good, bad, right, or wrong
Vague Expression - correct answer The meaning is hazy, obscure, and imprecise
Example: Defining how 'hot' something is, how warm does something have to be to be hot? 10°C?
1000°C?
Ambiguous Expression - correct answer An expression that can be interpreted as
having more than one distinct meaning in a given context
-Allows for multiple discrete interpretations
-Example: the word 'hot' can apply to temperature or visual attraction
Verbal Dispute - correct answer Disputes that arise over the meaning of language
Factual Disputes - correct answer Disputes arise over a disagreement about facts
