Deck 8: Verbal Messages: Exchanging Ideas Through Language

Question 1

​Dialect refers to: 

A)​pronunciation of shared vocabulary
B)​someone who speaks two languages
C)​differences in vocabulary and grammar
D)​pronunciation of non-shared vocabulary

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Differences in spelling between American English and that used in England were the result of ____.​

A)​the natural evolution of language
B)​a calculated effort
C)​limited access to dictionaries and other resources in Colonial America
D)​simple but repeated errors

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Argot refers to ____.​

A)​information in short-form
B)​certain common terms
C)​a private vocabulary
D)​factoids and other simplified content

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Examples of regional accents in the United States include: ​

A)​Northern and Southern
B)​Australian and Canadian
C)​English and German
D)​Coptic and Nordic

Question 5

Historically,the way that people speak carries an unimaginable weight in how they are perceived in society.​

Question 6

Argot is the specific term for specialized vocabulary shared by a group and  jargon is the more general term.​

Question 7

Language serves other functions than directly expressing or exchanging ideas.​

Question 8

Identify the correct term that refers to 'a shared set of symbols or signs that a cooperative group of people has mutually agreed to use to help create meaning.'  ​

A)​ language
B)​script
C)​schemata
D)​communication
E)​common mindset

Question 9

The principal difference between translation and interpretation is ____.​

A)​contextual nuances in interpretation don't apply to translation
B)​written content is generally the focus of translation whereas interpretation involves spoken words
C)​translation occurs as it is happening while interpretation occurs after the fact
D)​the two terms are used synonymously to mean the same thing

Question 10

These fundamental values of Chinese culture are expressed in language: ​

A)​collectivism,intra-group harmony,and societal hierarchy
B)​collectivism,intra-group harmony,societal anarchy
C)​collectivism,intra-group harmony,reduced emphasis on status
D)​individualism,state-centeredness,social control
E)​science,technology,and history

Question 11

In a 2009 U.S.census report,19% of people five years of age or older spoke a language other than English at home.​

Question 12

What is the most important consideration when choosing an interpreter: ​

A)​language knowledge
B)​dialect knowledge
C)​specialized terminology
D)​cultural knowledge
E)​all of these things

Question 13

The idea that language is a dominant influence in shaping one's worldview and perception of reality is commonly known as ____.​

A)​the synergy of language and culture
B)​the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
C)​the many-worlds interpretation
D)​the perceptual interface
E)​the linguistic theory of mind

Question 14

Language has little influence on the formation and expression of identity.​

Question 15

The authors refer to being receptive to new information,open to creating new categories,and recognizing that others may not share your perspective as ____.

A)​being mindful
B)​flexhumility
C)​intercultural awareness
D)​being-in-becoming
E)​universal

Question 16

A culture's language vocabulary emphasizes what is considered important in that culture.​

Question 17

Accents refer to differences in vocabulary,grammar,and even punctuation.​

Question 18

Language is a shared set of arbitrary symbols or signs that a cooperative group of people have mutually agreed to use to help them create meaning.​

Question 19

Dialects reflect the variations in pronunciation that occur when people are speaking the same language.​

Question 20

The frequent use of the word 'I' in American conversations reflects: ​

A)​ethnocentrism
B)​the cultural value of the individual
C)​elitism
D)​ the cultural value of collectivism

Question 21

Being mindful,monitoring your speech rate,and selecting appropriate vocabulary are all ways to improve intercultural communication competence.​

Question 22

How does use of slang mark social or linguistic identity? When is it commonly used?​

Question 23

In professional settings,translation deals with written messages only.​

Question 24

The 'noisy,animated speech' form often associated with Arabs is normally limited to interactions with elders and superiors.

Question 25

Japanese language reflects the culture's emphasis on one's social position.

Question 26

What is an argot?  How is it related to the concepts of slang and dialect?​

Question 27

Differentiate between accents and dialects by defining each and providing examples.​

Question 28

Provide at least two examples of how culture is expressed through the Spanish language.​

Question 29

There are two types of translation: consecutive and simultaneous.​

Question 30

​Language knowledge is the single most important consideration when working with translators and interpreters.

Question 31

Identify at least two ways that culture is reflected in the Korean language.​

Question 32

Chinese will often use precise language to avoid conflict.​

Question 33

What are conversational taboos?​

Question 34

Explain the relationship between language and meaning.​

Question 35

How is Chinese culture reflected in the use of the Chinese language?​

Question 36

Learning a second language not only allows you to communicate with more people,it can also help you to better express yourself or explain certain concepts.​

Question 37

Explain the relationship between language and culture.​

Question 38

List and describe the functions language. Include an example for each.​

Question 39

The most common language among Internet users is English.

Question 40

Communicative interaction,especially conversation,is not important to most Mexicans.​

Question 41

Explain the benefits of learning a second language. Why should U.S.citizens learn a second language? ​

Question 42

What is the difference between translation and interpretation?  What type of translation is most difficult?​

Question 43

Describe each of the five suggestions offered in the text for improving intercultural interactions.​

Question 44

Discuss the cultural considerations in interpretation and translation.​

Question 45

Compare the cultural values expressed in Arabic language to those expressed in the English language.Use examples to demonstrate similarities and differences.

Question 46

Discuss how Japanese culture is expressed through the Japanese language. Be sure to include examples.​

Question 47

How has technology,and the Internet in particular,influenced languages in general​

Question 48

List and describe the most important factors to consider when selecting an interpreter or translator.​