The Role of Gesture

The video discusses the fundamental differences between gesture and language, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these differences while exploring the role of gestures in language development. Initially, there was a need to distance gesture from language to avoid universal assumptions. However, recent research revisits the significance of gestures, particularly code speech gestures, in communication and language formation.

What is the primary focus of the introduction regarding gesture and language?

• To highlight the similarities between gesture and language

• To suggest that gestures should replace language

• To emphasize the need to explore gestures in language development

• To argue that gestures are more important than language

Why did the speaker initially want to keep a distance from gestures?

• Because gestures were seen as too complex

• Because gestures were considered universal and distinct from language

• Because gestures were not understood at the time

• Because gestures were thought to be irrelevant

How are gestures different from language according to the speaker?

• Gestures are more formal than language

• Gestures are less expressive than language

• Gestures are universal, while language involves combining words

• Gestures are more complex than language

What is the concept of 'code speech gesture'?

• A gesture used only in formal settings

• A gesture that follows the rhythm of speaking

• A type of sign language

• A gesture that replaces spoken words

What has changed in the understanding of gestures over the past 50 years?

• Gestures are now seen as irrelevant

• The understanding of gestures has remained the same

• Gestures are now considered more important than language

• There is a renewed interest in how gestures contribute to language