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Which of the following is true about I-statements?


A) They ignore the problem.
B) They allow us to shift the blame.
C) They allow us to claim ownership of our thoughts and feelings.
D) They shift responsibility for one's own thoughts or feelings to the listener.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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All language is symbolic, and all symbolic systems constitute language.

A) True
B) False

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Saying that someone has been "let go" instead of "fired" is an example of which language behavior?


A) hate speech
B) slang
C) euphemism
D) profanity

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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The use of a "thumbs-up" gesture to symbolize the statement "good luck"


A) illustrates that meaning can be conveyed without the use of words.
B) does not qualify as a form of language.
C) has a specific meaning that is culturally understood.
D) All of these answers are correct.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following statements about language and culture is true?


A) When people speak more than one language, their language use has no effect on their culture identity.
B) When people speak more than one language, their language use might have a small effect on their cultural identity, but the result is too small to be noticed.
C) When people speak more than one language, their language use often affects their cultural values.
D) None of these statements is true.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Research on humor has found that different cultures and societies have different ideas about what makes a joke funny. Using what you know about humor, about culture, and about language in general, explain why this should be the case. That is, why should cultures differ from each other in their appreciation of humor? In your explanation, make explicit reference to the principles of culture, language, and humor that support your argument.

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Do you agree with some of the criticisms scholars have offered against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? How important is language in shaping our worldview? How important is our worldview in shaping language development? Make a case either for or against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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