While listening to a lecture, Chua nods his head to indicate that he understands the lecturer

Some of the semantic (formal, stylistic) elements whose co-existence in a group of texts help define the genre include

a. character types. b. dialectic (recurring paired oppositions, e.g., nature v. culture). c. location (geographic, temporal, spatial). d. narrative structure (e.g.. Newcomb's four-part sitcom narrative). e. episode length.

How does language have the power to reflect attitudes? Define and provide examples of

messages that express affiliation and disaffiliation. Define relational messages and provide an example of one that is hurtful and one that is less hurtful. What will be an ideal response?