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Personal Communications - Chapter Two

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a word's implied or suggested meaning
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syntax
connotation
usage
denotation

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Q1
a word's implied or suggested meaning
syntax
connotation
usage
denotation
30s
Q2
the relationship of language to a specific relationship, purpose, and audience
syntax
usage
style
grace
30s
Q3
words and phrases that are generally characteristic of spoken language and not of standard written language
colloquialisms
dialect
jargon
idiom
30s
Q4
word order
style
usage
syntax
clarity
30s
Q5
the content of a message communicated through words
substance
economy
clarity
grace
30s
Q6
the way a message is expressed
usage
style
economy
syntax
30s
Q7
clearness of style
clarity
usage
economy
grace
30s
Q8
brevity and directness in expression
grace
clarity
substance
economy
30s
Q9
the expression of ideas in an appealing and skillful manner
economy
syntax
usage
grace
30s
Q10
referring to general concepts or ideas
connotation
denotation
abstract
concrete
30s
Q11
referring to specific items or processes you can see or instantly identify
abstract
denotation
concrete
connotation
30s
Q12
a language pattern, often regional, that is different from the typical pattern
usage
dialect
syntax
colloquialisms
30s
Q13
an expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its words
jargon
dialect
abstract
idiom
30s
Q14
the technical vocabulary of a hobby, occupation, or other specialized activity
jargon
dialect
idiom
denotation
30s
Q15
the dictionary definition of words; a word's literal meaning
denotation
concrete
colloquialisms
connotation
30s

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