Meaning of Words
Using Language Accurately
Using Language Clearly
Using Language Vividly
Using Language Appropriately
100
Precise, literal, dictionary meaning of the word.
What is Denotative
100
Complete this phrase...Using language accurately and appropriately is ______ to a speaker.
What is vital
100
What do we never assume as a speaker?
What is clear to the speaker, is clear to the audience.
100
The ability to make words come alive
What is Imagery
100
Most important thing to remember when using language appropriate to the occasion
What is common sense
200
Variable, figurative and subjective meaning to a word.
What is Connotative
200
A book of synonyms
What is a thesaurus
200
What types of words do we as speakers use to develop a common ground?
What is familiar words
200
Words that clarift speeches
What is concrete words
200
What must you adjust depending on your audience?
What is terminology.
300
"I'm going to jump into the shower" is an example of
What is a connotative meaning
300
Which word fits best? -Victory -Accomplishment -Success Priya’s business ______________ results from a combination of hard work and street smarts
What is success
300
The biggest barrier a speaker faces.
What is a barrier of clear speech
300
Fresh as a daisy
What is a simile
300
What should also be appropriate to the topic, in which case you do not want to use a metaphor, antithesis, or an alliteration?
What is Language
400
This describes the person, place, object, idea or event.
What is Denotative
400
What are the two things we ask ourselves when it comes to using the language accurately?
What is “What do I really want to say? and “What do I really mean?”
400
Word that referes to tangible objects
What is concrete words
400
An implicit comparison between things that seem essentially different. EX I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.
What is a metaphor
400
What does each speaker have their own of?
What is Language style
500
Finish this line...Good speakers are aware of the meaning of the words they speak--both with
What is obvious and subtle meanings
500
When in doubt, what item can you consult about language?
What is a dictionary OR thesaurus
500
Are necessary to express certain ideas and concepts, are also often misinterpreted.
What is Abstract words
500
Four types of Rhythm used to enhance the impact of words
What is Parallelism, Repetition, Alliteration, and Antithesis
500
How do you become language conscious?
What is listen to effective speakers and observe how they master their techniques.
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