Question

When Tami introduced the new university president to a group of distinguished alumni, she closed her remarks by saying, "You folks are really going to like this new Prez." Afterward, the event organizer told Tami that in the future she should use more formal language when speaking on such an occasion. Which of the following statements best describes Tami's error?
(A) She did not use language denotatively.
(B) She did not language personably.
(C) She did not language referentially.
(D) She did not use language appropriately
(E) She did not use language stylistically.

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) She did not use language appropriately

Explanation:

Tami used slang in a formal meeting and introducing a person who holds a high level position. Tami was very inappropriate at word choice, it made her comment embarrassing, weak and inelegant. The event organizer told her that she should use more formal language next time because she didn't use language properly.

Formal language is the language we use in more formal situations, being marked by the use of the cultured norm.