ICC Test 2 Questions with Correct Answers.docx

ICC Test 2 Questions with Correct A The study of the sound system of language, including how words are pronounced is known as - Answer-Phonology The study of meaning or how words communicate the meaning we intend to get across in our communication is known as . - Answer-Semantics The study of the structure of language or how words are combined into meaningful sentences (e.g. the cat white or the white cat) is known as . - Answer-Syntactics The study of how language is actually used in particular contexts is known as . - Answer-Pragmatics Jamie is explaining the living conditions of undocumented immigrants. Her presentation illustrates the function of language. - Answer-Giving information Communication which is indirect because most of the meaning is internalized in the person is known as communication. - Answer-High-context When the majority of a message is in the spoken words, the speaker is probably using the communication style. - Answer-Low-context "In jokes" and meaningful glances used to communicate in long-term relationships are examples of communication. - Answer-High-context The communication style emphasizes verbal messages which reveal a speaker's true intentions, needs, wants or desires. - Answer-Direct Denise wants a new coat. Instead of asking her mother outright (which would be improper in her family), she openly admires the coats of others. Denise is using a(n) style of communication. - Answer-Indirect Many Arabic speakers use rich, expressive language in everyday talk. They probably are using a(n) style of communication. - Answer-Elaborate The style of communication emphasizes cooperative communication and sincerity as a basis for human interaction. - Answer-Understated Howard thinks that relationships are the most important aspect of life so if he has information that might disappoint or upset the other person, he may not share it completely. Howard probably prefers the style of communication. - Answer- Indirect Ramona believes in "telling it like it is" with her roommates, even though that means saying negative things sometimes. Ramona is probably using the style of communication. - Answer-Direct Changing our communication style so we can be more effective communicators in another culture is known as . - Answer-Code Switching Darrel is gay, but few of his co-workers are aware of this. At work, he uses communication strategies that emphasize trying to fit in and be accepted by a dominant group. He talks about his nephews when his colleagues talk about their kids and he laughs at some homophobic jokes he doesn't really feel are funny. Darrel is using , strategies in order to assimilate. - Answer-Non-assertive Eduardo, a student who uses a wheel chair, goes to great lengths to prove that he is like the other students. He separates himself as much as possible from other people with disabilities and engages in self-ridicule to show that he is humble. Eduardo is using a(n) assimilation strategy. - Answer-Aggressive Kelsey, who is Jewish, tries to blend with the dominant group at work as much as possible. When they offer her a slice of pizza, she gently declines and delicately points out that her religion tells her that she should not eat the meat of cloven-hoofed animals. Kelsey is probably using the accommodation strategy. - Answer-Aggressive Leona, an African American, hears one of her white friends use a phrase that has traditionally been used to disparage blacks. She tactfully educates her friend about the history and meaning of the word because while she doesn't wish to be offended, she also knows he meant no harm. Leona is probably using the accommodation strategy. - Answer-Assertive Sankaran immigrated to the United States from India as a child. Although he speaks fluent English, he prefers to live, work and socialize with people who look like himself. Sankaran has chosen to use the separation strategy. - Answer-Non-assertive Cliff is in the process of producing an English target text that refers to an article written in Portuguese (source text). Cliff is engaged in . - Answer-Translation John, a white American wasn't sure what to do when he was called on to make a toast at the Filipino engagement party for his friends. He "winged it," patterning his remarks after the last toast by the groom's father and it seems to be well received. John engaged in , because he didn't know exactly what to say. - Answer-Improvised performance People in cultures stand closer together while talking, have more direct eye contact and speak in louder voices than many people in the United States. - Answer- Contact