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1. The exchange of spoken or written language. _______
2. Using words to represent people, objects, events, and ideas. _______
3. Defines with words represent which objects. _______
4. Governs how language is used. _______
5. Variations in language rules shared by large groups of people. _______
6. Literal, dictionary-based meanings. _______
7. Associated or implied meanings. ______
8. Messages that are easily understood by others. _______
9. The use of information that is truthful in one’s messages. _______
10. Language that focuses attention on and blames others. _______
11. Language that emphasizes ownership of thoughts and feelings. _______
12. Language of inclusion that expresses connection with others. _______
13. When one person misperceives another’s verbal communication. _______
14. Language that expresses contempt, dislike, or disdain for a group or its members. _______
15. Language that attacks a person’s attributes. _______
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16. Habitually attacking a person using the Internet, interactive, or digital technologies. _______
17. Intentional use of language to misrepresent or mislead others. _______
18. Intentionally false communication that harms a person’s reputation. _______
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