Figurative Language
Uses like or as to compare two things
Simile
Five minute intro in a ten minute speech
YES
Is this a concrete or abstract word?
Professional Golf
"an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning" is the definition of what?
Connotation
"the relative highness or lowness of a tone as perceived by the ear" is the definition of what speech word?
Pitch
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Does the Gettysburg Address have Clutter?
NO
Has 271 words; 251 are only two syllables
Is this concrete or abstract?
Great
Abstract
"the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests" is the definition of what?
Denotation
"the constant pitch or tone of voice" is the defintion of what speech word?
Monotone
An overused expression
Cliche
Simplify this phrase
"He was born in 1831 near Grand River, in an area that is now part of the state of South Dakota"
"In an area that is now part of the state of"
Could change to present day"
Is this concrete or abstract?
Philosophy
Abstract
"A compact saying that encapsulates beliefs" is the definition of what?
Maxim
"the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech" is the definition of what speech word?
Articulation
graphical symbols that represent an idea or concept
Ideographs
Simplify this in four words
"We are facing a difficult crisis that will be troublesome to resolve"
we have a crisis
Is the word "JUMP" abstract or Concrete
Concrete
"word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing" is the definition of what?
Euphemism
"the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language" is the definition of what speech word?
Pronunciation
A figure of speech in which a part of something stands for the whole
EX: all hands on deck- Hands meaning everyone
Synecdoche
Who is a famous speaker who uses clutter
A. Steve Jobs
B. Winston Churchill
C. Elon Musk
D. MLK Jr.
C. Elon Musk
MLK paraphrased Speech
In this context is the word "Problem" abstract or concrete
Concrete because he explained the issues
"the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect" is the definition of what?
Malapropisms
"the study of body and facial movements as they relate to verbal and nonverbal communication" is the definition of what speech word?
Kinesics