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Answer the following four questions using 200 to 250 words for each response.Each box fits 250 words using Times New Roman, with 12 point font. If you get to the end of the box, you cannot add additional words. Each question is worth one point and there is additional scoring for proper grammar and citations for a total of five points. You must use course material to support your work, with full APA citations, to earn the most points. You will score few to no points for not using course material. Be sure to add your references to the references box.
1) Describe one of the following functions of language from Bevan and Sole (2014, Section 4.1):
o Serve as an abstraction of reality
o Sustain and transmit culture
o Express imagination and creativity
o Express confirming and disconfirming messages
Then, share an example that illustrates how this function is demonstrated in a hypothetical communication exchange and explain its significance. (Remember, this should be no more than 250 words)
2) Describe one of the following functions of nonverbal communication from Bevan and Sole (Section 4.2).
o Managing your impressions and identities
o Managing and interpreting your relationships
o Regulating the flow of interactions
o Engaging in and detecting messages of emotion, influence, and deception
Then, share an example that illustrates how this function is demonstrated in a hypothetical communication exchange. (Remember, this should be no more than 250 words)
3) Using Bevan and Sole (Section 4.1), explain how biased language impacts attitudes, behaviors, and perception. Be sure to spend some time on each element and explain the significance of biased language overall. (Remember, this should be no more than 250 words)
4) Watch at least the first 10 minutes of the following video titled Digital Communication Skills: Dos and Don'ts. Based on this and Bevan and Sole (Section 4.4), what are two key points we need to be aware of in relation to computer mediated communication. How can we use this information to become better communicators?