CMN3 Chapter 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed

CMN3 Chapter 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed Equivocal Terms - Answers Words with more than one generally accepted meaning Low-level Abstractions - Answers Highly specific statements that refer to observable objects or events High-level Abstractions - Answers Terms that cover a broad range of possible objects or events without much detail Relative Words - Answers Terms that only have meaning in relationship to other (unspecified) terms (ex. soon, often, large, short) Jargon - Answers Specialized terminology used by members of a particular group Acronyms - Answers A special kind of jargon that also save time Strategic Ambiguity - Answers Finding ways to express difficult messages indirectly Functions: 1. Promote harmony 2.To soften the blow of difficult messages 3. Make a point indirectly that can't be expressed overtly Biased Language - Answers A statement that seems objective but actually conceals the speaker's attitude Restate the term in language that doesn't contain an evaluation, paraphrase with neutral language, or use terms that quantify Trigger Words - Answers Terms that have strong emotional associations that set off intense emotional reactions in certain listeners Less-Powerful Speech - Answers Types: Tag questions Hesitation Qualifiers Intensifiers Questions Disfluencies - Answers Vocal disruptions such as stammers (uh, um) or filler words (ya know, like, OK) that distract audiences and interfere with understanding Genderlects - Answers Distinct and different styles of speaking that characterize masculine and feminine speech Rapport Talk - Answers Language that creates connections, establishes goodwill, and builds community; more typically used by women Characteristically Feminine Speech: Builds rapport Is expressive Offers support Sounds tentative Initiates and maintains conversation Report Talk - Answers Language that conveys information, facts, knowledge, and competence; more typically used by men