What concepts are included in the Triangle of Meaning model?
a. words, connotative meanings, and denotative meanings
b. words, meanings, and arguments
c. words, thoughts, and things
d. words, phrases, and sentences
What is the purpose of the Triangle of Meaning model?
a. To display the explicit meanings that are assigned to words.
b. To describe and explain how meanings are constructed, understood, and negotiated.
c. To display the distinction between symbols and objects.
d. To describe and explain how the relationships between words and objects remain unchanging.
“Fought for freedom...” is an example of ______.
a. hyperbole
b. alliteration
c. antithesis
d. metaphor
Which of the following is true of word meanings?
a. A word can have both a denotative and connotative meaning.
b. Denotative meanings are subjective.
c. The connotative and denotative meanings usually match.
d. Connotative meanings are precise.
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