Vocab.
phases or expressions that, because of overuse, have lost their rhetorical.
cliches
What is Jargon?
Jargon is language that only a specific group or profession may understand
the purpose of styalized language is to
Make the speech more memorable and meaningful
To be aware of how each individuals background, and influences and make the necessary changes
Ethical and Accurate
The words "always" and "never" are examples of what language pitfall?
Exaggeration
The specialized language of group or professions
Jargon
What language may someone not understand and is not considered formal to use?
Slang
These styles use comparisons to create images for the audience
Metaphors & similes
What do successful speakers recognize about words?
That they help with clarity and vividness
Why shouldn't you use profanity in a speech?
Because the audience expects a speaker to be professional and you may lose your credibility.
Comparison made by speaking of one thing in terms of another.
Metaphors
Why may a person misinterepret a conversation?
The speaker may have used terms that may have been interpreted more broad to the audience.
MLK’s famous “I have a dream” speech uses plenty of
Parallel structure
What is an example of man-linked terms:
Policeman or Firefighters
Policeman
What will the audience think of your words if you say "I kinda think that things are getting worse" in your speech?
Powerless language
Powerless language exemplified by ending statements with questions such as "Don't you think?" or "Don't you agree?"
Tag Questions
What is the language the mostly anyone may understand most?
Simple language
What is the purpose of using terms such as “we” and “you”
To make the audience feel connected/ make the speech personal
Which is correct in dealing with hetero-sexist language?
1. Martha and Pat
2. Alex and Jackie
2. Alex and Jackie
How do you prevent a basic error in grammar or mispronouncing a word?
Asking someone for help and/ or studying