____ style is to the primary use of words that name objects, persons, or actions as ____ style is to the use of names as well as social phrases.
A) Expressive; referential
B) Phonemic; morphemic
C) Referential; expressive
D) Dynamic; static

Question

____ style is to the primary use of words that name objects, persons, or actions as ____ style is to the use of names as well as social phrases.
A) ​Expressive; referential
B) ​Phonemic; morphemic
C) ​Referential; expressive
D) ​Dynamic; static

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Referential style is focused on the literal meaning of words and uses them primarily to communicate information. Expressive style, on the other hand, is focused on the emotional and social qualities of language and utilizes social phrases and names to convey these qualities. Phonemic and morphemic refer to aspects of phonetics and morphology respectively, and dynamic and static are not relevant to the question at hand.

____ Style Is to the Primary Use of Words That