Question

how emotions and stress affect body language – vocabulary & meaning quiz 1. ____ in paragraph 3, the author describes the “fight - or - flight response.” what does this phrase mean? a. a reaction that helps the body rest and recover b. a way the body prepares to face or escape danger c. a process that helps people communicate emotions d. a technique used to calm down during stressful times 2. __ in paragraph 7, the author says body language “gives away” emotions. what is the connotative meaning of the phrase “gives away” in this context? a. donates something to another person b. reveals something that was meant to be hidden c. shares something as a gift d. protects someone’s secret 3. __ the word leakage is used several times in the article. based on context, what does “leakage” mean when describing emotions and body language? a. the act of losing physical energy b. the accidental showing of true emotions c. the process of hiding emotions successfully d. the exchange of ideas between people 4. __ in the section “misinterpreting emotional body language,” the word hostile most likely means — a. kind and welcoming b. calm and relaxed c. angry or unfriendly d. quiet and shy 5. ____ when the author says that people can “use positive body language to their advantage,” what does the phrase “to their advantage” suggest? a. to make themselves seem weak b. to help themselves succeed or benefit c. to confuse other people d. to hide their true emotions

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we analyze each one based on the context of "How Emotions and Stress Affect Body Language" (focusing on vocabulary and meaning, likely from a text about emotions, body language, and communication):

Question 1

The "fight - or - flight response" is a physiological reaction where the body prepares to either confront (fight) or escape (flight) from danger.

• Option A: The response is about reacting to danger, not resting/recovering. Eliminate.
• Option B: Matches the definition of fight - or - flight (preparing to face/escape danger). Correct.
• Option C: Fight - or - flight is a survival response, not primarily for emotion communication. Eliminate.
• Option D: It’s a natural physiological response, not a “technique” to calm down. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. A way the body prepares to face or escape danger

Question 2

"Gives away" in the context of body language and emotions means revealing (since body language can unintentionally show emotions).

• Option A: "Donates" is about giving to others, not relevant. Eliminate.
• Option B: "Reveals something meant to be hidden" fits (body language can reveal hidden emotions). Correct.
• Option C: "Shares as a gift" is not the meaning here. Eliminate.
• Option D: "Protects a secret" is the opposite of "gives away". Eliminate.