Details Title: Chapter 2 Vocab Description: n/a Total Flash Cards: 30 Created: 02/13/2009 00:35:36		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Debate/Speech Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term decode Definition to assign meaning to Term semantics Definition the study of the way humans use language to evoke meaning in others Term syntax Definition the way in which words are arranged to form phrases and sentences Term encode Definition translating your thoughts into words Term pragmatics Definition the study of language as it is used in a social context, including its effect on the communicators Term phatic communication Definition communication that is used to establish a mood of sociability rather than to communicate information or ideas Term culture Definition the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, attitudes, and values of a particular period, class, community, or population Term Sapir-Whorf hypothesis Definition a theory that our perception of reality is determined by our thought processes and our thought processes are limited by our language and, therefore, that language shapes our reality Term denotative meaning Definition the agreed-upon meaning or dictionary meaning of a word Term connotative meaning Definition an individualized or personalized meaning of a word, which may be emotionally laden Term colloquialisms Definition words and phrases used informally Term cliche Definition an expression that has lost originality and force through overuse Term euphemism Definition a more polite, pleasant expression used instead of a socially unacceptable form Term doublespeak Definition any language that is purposefully constructed to disguise its actual meaning Term slang Definition a specialized language of a group of people who share a common interest or belong to a similar co-culture Term profanity Definition language that is disrespectful of things sacred Term jargon Definition the technical language developed by a professional group Term regionalisms Definition words and phrases specific to a particular region or part of the country Term sexist language Definition language that excludes individuals on the basis of gender Term racist language Definition language that insults a group because of its skin color or ethnicity Term heterosexist language Definition language that implies that everyone is heterosexual Term descriptiveness Definition the practice of describing observed behavior or phenomena instead of offering personal reactions of judgements Term paraphrasing Definition restating another person's message by rephrasing the content or intent of the message Term operational definition Definition a definition that identifies something by revealing how it works, how it is made, or what it consists of Term concrete language Definition words and statements that are specific rather than abstract or vague Term dating Definition specifying when you made an observation, since everything changes over time Term frozen evaluation Definition an assessment of a concept that does not change over time Term indexing Definition identifying the uniqueness of objects, events, and people Term cultural competence Definition the ability of individuals and system to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each Term language Definition a collection of symbols, letters, or words with arbitrary meanings that are governed by rules and used to communicate