Verbal Communication
How many languages are spoken around the world?
Over 7000
Which president was given a $20 speeding ticket for riding his horse too fast down Washington Street?
US Grant
Which amendment protects your right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
What is the denotative definition of a word?
The dictionary definition
Which president taught his parrot how to curse and at his funeral had to be removed because he wouldn't stop swearing?
Andrew Jackson
Which amendment protects your freedom of religion?
1st Amendment
What is an idiom?
Word of phrase that does not directly translate.
Name two presidents who are related?
John Q Adams & John Adams, Zachary Taylor & James Madison, Benjamin Harrison & William Henry Harrison, FDR & Teddy Roosevelt, George H Bush & George W Bush
At what age does your freedom of speech start?
No age restriction
What is the connotative definition of a word?
The thoughts and feelings we attach to words.
Who was president when the White House first went online with a website?
Bill Clinton
Which amendment protects you from an illegal search and seizure?
4th Amendment
Name two types of language that are good to avoid using in a speech.
Biased language, racist language, slang, jargon, sexist language, idioms, etc.
Contrary to popular belief, Washington's dentures were not made of wood, but a variety of other materials. Name 3 of them.
Animal teeth, sometimes human teeth, ivory, gold, brass, lead, silver.
Which amendment grants states the rights to legislate topics not covered in the constitution?
10th Amendment