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Language Vocabulary Week 1 MC

Quiz by Molly Moberg

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  • Q1
    An idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true
    Theory
    30s
  • Q2
    The theory stating that language began as imitations of natural sounds.
    Bow Wow Theory
    30s
  • Q3
    The theory stating that language began as rhythmic chants.
    Yo-He-Ho Theory
    30s
  • Q4
    The theory stating that language began as interjections.
    Emotional Outburst Theory
    30s
  • Q5
    The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. to someone else.
    Communication
    30s
  • Q6
    The system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other.
    Language
    30s
  • Q7
    a set of languages that come from from a common ancestor or "parent language."
    Language Family
    30s
  • Q8
    Human speech
    Spoken Language
    30s
  • Q9
    The rise and fall of ones voice when speaking. (i.e. changing your tone of voice to show emotion)
    Intonation
    30s
  • Q10
    A system that uses symbols to represent spoken language.
    Written Language
    30s
  • Q11
    The process of communicating through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
    Body Language
    30s
  • Q12
    A movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or feeling.
    Gesture
    30s
  • Q13
    A thing that represents or stands for something else.
    Symbol
    30s
  • Q14
    A language made up of gestures.
    Sign Language
    30s

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