• What went wrong with any of your communication today? What could you do to improve it next time?


• What type of word actually tries to sound like the thing it represents? Can you give some examples?


• Ask a friend to write down their specific meaning or association for "car," and you do the same. Why are your answers different?


• Does your major or occupation use special words or terms?


• What "new" words have you learned this term?


• Do people in the entertainment industry affect political policy?


• Have you learned any language sounds that are not used in American English?


• Have you ever carved initials in cement or on a tree? Why?


• What popular expressions were used in your high school that are not used in your college?


• Do you have any taboo or magic expressions?


• Was there a new word you learned in reading this chapter?

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