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According to your textbook, language is important because it
gives meaning to events.
Language helps to shape our sense of reality by
giving meaning to events.
The denotative meaning of a word is
its literal or dictionary meaning.
The connotative meaning of a word is
what the word suggests or implies.
As your textbook explains, connotative meaning gives words their power.
emotional
As your textbook explains, meaning gives words their emotional power.
connotative
As a speaker, you would probably use more connotative words if you wanted to
arouse an emotional response.
Jerome wants his audience to appreciate the harsh reality of life for migrant workers in the United States. In addition to using strong supporting materials, he decides to use words with connotative meanings because he knows they will help him
arouse an emotional response.
Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except
use language technically.
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a way to use language clearly
use familiar words
choose concrete words
eliminate clutter
Kathryn wants to create concern among her listeners about the infringements on civil liberties she fears are resulting from the war on terrorism. She has decided to use words with strong connotative meanings because she knows they will help her
arouse an emotional response.
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?
use language clearly
use language accurately
use language vividly
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?
use
language clearly
use language accurately
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?
use language appropriately
use language clearly
According to your textbook, words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects.
abstract
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
J.K. Rowling
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
aspirin
Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?
language
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
Mozart
Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?
food
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
Dave Matthews Band
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
apricot
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
movie star
To use language vividly your textbook recommends that speakers employ
imagery and rhythm.
Phrases such as "dry as a bone," "clear as a bell," "dark as night," and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches because they are
clichés
"My grandmother is the glue that holds our family together" is an example of
metaphor
According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of
"The greeting card industry began by creating a line for every occasion; to keep growing it had to create an occasion for every line."
antithesis
"The flickering light of the fire revealed the fearful faces of the campers" is an examplE
alliteration
When commemorating her grandfather, Delany said: "He told me once it was a privilege to know everyone in town; at his funeral, everyone in town told me it had been a privilege to know him." According to your textbook, Delany's statement is an example of
antithesis
"Success attained after walking through the minefields of adversity is sweet indeed" is an example of
metaphor
According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of .
"When Tiger Woods got his first golf club, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."
simile
"Asking the current administration to police its corruption is like putting Dracula in charge of the blood bank" is an example of
simile
"The Philippine Islands look like giant pieces of broken emerald that were dropped into the South China Sea by some giant" is an example of
simile
"Just like an iceberg, the most important dimensions of culture are below the surface" is an example of
simile
"Jesse Owens won his races in the 1936 Olympic games like a cheetah going after its prey" is an example of
simile
"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example
simile
"A master politician, he worked the crowd with oiled precision" is an example of
metaphor
To help her audience understand how it felt to be a woman living under the Taliban, Sima stated, "Some Afghani women lived their lives in dark caves, cut off from the modern world, breathing only the stale air of information filtered through the ideology of the Taliban." In this statement, Sima used
metaphor
"Memories are like fingerprints—no two sets are ever the same" is an example of
simile
"Our mission is to right wrong, to do justice, and to serve humanity" is an example of
parallelism
"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet" is an example of
metaphor
"Her cheek was soft yet vibrant—a beautiful piece of copper-colored silk," is an example
metaphor
"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds of knowledge" is an example of
metaphor
In his speech on the importance of regular exercise, Aymil stated, "Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle requires three commitments: discipline, determination, and desire." In this statement, Aymil used
alliteration
According to your textbook, "Let every nation know that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty" is an example of
parallelism
"Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope—some because of their poverty, some because of their color, and all too many because of both" is an example of
parallelism
Your textbook recommends using repetition and parallelism to enhance the
of your speeches.
rhythm
When used effectively, repetition in a speech
unifies a sequence of ideas.
helps to build a strong cadence.
reinforces an idea.
is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
Alliteration
"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of
alliteration
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" is
antithesis
"We must come to realize that we are responsible not only for preparing you for the world, but for preparing the world for you" is an example of
antithesis
"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate" is an example
antithesis
"We must put an end to war—or war will put an end to us" is an example of
antithesis
"We will read all these names. We will linger over them. We will learn their stories, and we will weep" is an example of
repetition.
alliteration.
"A voter without a ballot is like a soldier without a bullet" is an example of
simile.
parallelism.
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people" is an example of
alliteration.
parallelism.
repetition.
"He was the best in the outfield; he was the best at the plate; he was the best as a teammate" is an example of
parallelism.
repetition
"A dream deferred dries up like a raisin in the sun" is an example of
simile.
alliteration.
"The task is heavy, the toil is long, and the trials will be severe" is an example of
parallelism.
alliteration.
Which of the following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriatel
use language appropriate to the topic
use language appropriate to the speaker
use language appropriate to the
audience
Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language?
use language appropriately
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?
She did not use language appropriately
In her speech about classical ballet, Kyndra mentioned, but did not explain, the terms entrechat and arabesque. Since most of her listeners were unfamiliar with ballet, what error did Kyndra make in her use of language?
She did not use language appropriate to the audience.
Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking?
Avoid the generic "he."
Avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women.
Use names that groups currently use to identify themselves.
Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking?
Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
"Police officers need extra life insurance to protect their wives and children," said city council member Heather Carpenter. Carpenter's language violated which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?
Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?
Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
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