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Cross-Linguistic Patterns in Language and the Media

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Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in language and the media?

  1. The use of metaphors and similes is more common in spoken language than in written language.

  2. The use of slang and colloquialisms is more common in written language than in spoken language.

  3. The use of euphemisms and indirect language is more common in spoken language than in written language.

  4. The use of formal and technical language is more common in written language than in spoken language.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In general, written language is more formal and technical than spoken language. This is because written language is often used for academic, professional, and legal purposes, while spoken language is more often used for casual conversation and everyday communication.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in the media?

  1. News articles tend to use more passive voice than active voice.

  2. Advertisements tend to use more superlatives and emotional language than news articles.

  3. Political speeches tend to use more jargon and technical language than advertisements.

  4. Social media posts tend to use more informal language and slang than political speeches.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Advertisements are designed to persuade people to buy a product or service, so they often use superlatives and emotional language to create a positive impression of the product or service.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different cultures?

  1. The use of honorifics and polite language is more common in some cultures than in others.

  2. The use of direct and indirect speech acts varies across cultures.

  3. The use of taboo words and expressions differs from culture to culture.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of honorifics and polite language, the use of direct and indirect speech acts, and the use of taboo words and expressions all vary across cultures. This is because language is a cultural phenomenon, and it reflects the values, beliefs, and norms of the people who speak it.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different languages?

  1. The use of articles (e.g., "the", "a") varies across languages.

  2. The use of tense and aspect markers varies across languages.

  3. The use of case markers varies across languages.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of articles, tense and aspect markers, and case markers all vary across languages. This is because languages have different ways of encoding grammatical information.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different modalities?

  1. Spoken language is typically more informal and spontaneous than written language.

  2. Written language is typically more formal and planned than spoken language.

  3. Sign language is typically more iconic and spatial than spoken language.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spoken language is typically more informal and spontaneous than written language, written language is typically more formal and planned than spoken language, and sign language is typically more iconic and spatial than spoken language. This is because different modalities have different affordances and constraints.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different contexts?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the social context.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the physical context.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the psychological context.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the social context (e.g., who we are talking to and what our relationship is with them), the physical context (e.g., where we are and what we are doing), and the psychological context (e.g., our mood and our intentions).

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different domains?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the domain of discourse.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the purpose of communication.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the audience.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the domain of discourse (e.g., academic, professional, legal, etc.), the purpose of communication (e.g., to inform, to persuade, to entertain, etc.), and the audience (e.g., children, adults, experts, etc.).

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different genres?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the genre of discourse.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the medium of communication.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the author's style.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the genre of discourse (e.g., news article, academic paper, novel, etc.), the medium of communication (e.g., spoken, written, signed, etc.), and the author's style.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different registers?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the register of discourse.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the social context.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the purpose of communication.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the register of discourse (e.g., formal, informal, colloquial, etc.), the social context (e.g., who we are talking to and what our relationship is with them), and the purpose of communication (e.g., to inform, to persuade, to entertain, etc.).

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different styles?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the author's style.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the genre of discourse.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the medium of communication.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the author's style, the genre of discourse (e.g., news article, academic paper, novel, etc.), and the medium of communication (e.g., spoken, written, signed, etc.).

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different dialects?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the dialect of the speaker.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the region of the speaker.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the social class of the speaker.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the dialect of the speaker, the region of the speaker, and the social class of the speaker.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different accents?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the accent of the speaker.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the region of the speaker.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the social class of the speaker.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the accent of the speaker, the region of the speaker, and the social class of the speaker.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different speech communities?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the speech community of the speaker.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the culture of the speaker.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the history of the speaker.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the speech community of the speaker, the culture of the speaker, and the history of the speaker.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different countries?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the country of the speaker.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the region of the speaker.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the culture of the speaker.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the country of the speaker, the region of the speaker, and the culture of the speaker.

Which of the following is a cross-linguistic pattern observed in the use of language in different languages?

  1. The use of language varies depending on the language of the speaker.

  2. The use of language varies depending on the family of the language.

  3. The use of language varies depending on the history of the language.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of language varies depending on the language of the speaker, the family of the language, and the history of the language.

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