Chapter 13

Question 1

What is denotative meaning?

A) The emotional or cultural associations of a word
B) The historical context of a word
C) The literal or dictionary definition of a word
D) The word’s grammatical rules

Answer 1

C) The literal or dictionary definition of a word

Question 2

What is connotative meaning?

A) The emotional or cultural associations of a word
B) The literal or dictionary definition of a word
C) The word’s grammatical rules
D) The pronunciation of a word

Answer 2

A) The emotional or cultural associations of a word

Question 3

What are the various ways to use vivid language?

A) To use complex words and jargon that engage the audience’s intellect
B) To create mental images with imagery (e.g., concreteness, simile, and metaphor) and rhythm (e.g., parallelism, repetition, alliteration, and assonance)
C) To avoid figurative language in favor of straightforward communication
D) To create simple, direct sentences that appeal only to logic

Answer 3

B) To create mental images with imagery (e.g., concreteness, simile, and metaphor) and rhythm (e.g., parallelism, repetition, alliteration, and assonance)

Question 4

What is the primary difference between inclusive and exclusive language?

A) Inclusive language focuses on using broad, general terms, while exclusive language uses specific terms that refer to a particular group.
B) Inclusive language emphasizes gender-neutral terms, while exclusive language uses gender-specific language.
C) Inclusive language is used to refer only to individuals with disabilities, while exclusive language is used to refer to all others.
D) Inclusive language avoids placing any group above or below others, while exclusive language excludes or marginalizes certain groups.

Answer 4

D) Inclusive language avoids placing any group above or below others, while exclusive language excludes or marginalizes certain groups.

Question 5

What are the various types of inclusive language?

A) Gender Inclusive, Ethnic Identity, Cultural Identity, Disability Inclusive Language
B) Gender Inclusive, Ethnic Identity, Sexual Orientation Language, Disability Inclusive Language
C) Gender Specific, Ethnic Identity, Disability Specific Language, Heteronormative Language
D) Gender, Ethnic Identity, Sexual Orientation, Disability Inclusive Language

Answer 5

D) Gender, Ethnic Identity, Sexual Orientation, Disability Inclusive Language