10.1 What Language is and does.
Language Device often used to make something unpleasant sound more tolerable.
What is Euphemism?
Language that evokes many different visual images in your audience.
What is Abstract Language?
Type of Language that consists of words and phrases are specific to a subculture or group that others may not understand.
Think of groups that have their own lingo...sports, theater or military are all examples of groups that use this type of language.
What is Slang?
What is intentional exaggeration for effect?
What is Hyperbole?
What is personalization in language?
What is the use of personal examples and experiences. Language that includes "I," "me," "we," "us," and "you."
What is a dictionary definition?
What is Denotative?
Language that does not use comparisons like similes and metaphors (direct and right to the point).
What is Literal Language?
The repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence or passage.
Poetry and Lyrics in music are known for using this type of language.
What is Assonance?
How persons and groups should be referred to and addressed based on inclusiveness and context.
He/Him, She/Her or They/Them are pronouns that can be used to so inclusiveness....
What is Appropriateness?
What is the difference between opinion and fact?
Opinion is based on attitudes or beliefs, facts are based on evidence (something that can be verified to be true).
Idea associated with a word at a cultural or personal level.
What is language that uses metaphors and similes to compare things that may not be literal.
What is Figurative Language?
This type of language is highly discouraged in public speaking. Audiences are generally turned off by this use of language in a formal presentation.
What is profanity and cursing?
Police Officer vs Policeman is an example of ....
Fire Fighter vs Fireman is an example of....
What is Gender-Inclusive Language
Using general names or terms...People or Workers vs Specific Names or Titles, Engineers and Instructors.
What should you use in your speech?
What are Specific Names or Titles?
In state and federal government, "revenue enhancers" are a form of tax increase. What is this an example of?
Smilies that are overused and often predictable. Low budget horror films are known for using them!
"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade!"
What are cliches?
John F. Kennedy said, "It is not what you can do for your country, but what you can do for your country."
This is an example of....
What is Antithesis?
Refers to a group an individual identifies with based on common culture.
The United States has a number of groups that self-identify. Irish Americans, German American, Mexican American are all examples of _____ Identity.
What is Ethnic Identity?
What is specific Time and Place?
How can the phrase, "Anti-Abortion" be rewritten to soften the impact for an audience?
What is "Pro-Life?"
Language that makes the recipient smell, taste, see, hear or feel a sensation.
The opposite of cliche, clear and vivid!
What is Imagery Language?
So little time, so many places....
Give much, give often and give freely....
What are examples of Anaphora?
Over generation of individuals with mental or physical challenges. It is common for individuals to unfairly group people with challenges that could be unique to the person.
Individuals often have an IEP (individual education plan) or a 504 plan in place to help them navigate society.
What is a Disability?
What habit should you develop? Often you can use Merriman-Webster links to help with credibility and understanding in your presentation. Using concrete examples helps you to connect your words to the audience.
What is "Stipulated Definitions?"