Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
What is alleteration
100
The use of “he” to refer to both women and men
What is generic "he"
100
The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas
What is imagery
200
Reiteration of the same word or set of words as the beginning of end of successive clauses or sentence
What is repitition
200
An implicit comparison, not introduced with the word “like” or “as”, between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
What is a metaphor
200
The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phases, or sentences
What is parallelism
200
Trite/overused expressions, such as” dull as dishwater” or “sleeping like a log”
What is Cliché
200
The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or a phrase
What is denotative meaning
300
Pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words
What is rhythm
300
Discourse htat takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
What is clutter
300
Words that refer to tangible objects such as people, places, and things
What is concrete words
300
The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phases
What is connotative
300
An explicit comparison introduced with the word “like” or “as” between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
What is simile
400
What are the four criteria for using language effectively in your speeches
What is use language accurately, clearly, vividly, and appropriately
400
Why is it important for a public speaker to use inclusive language?
What is so they don’t accidently insult any of the audience members
400
How does language help create our sense of reality?
What is Language helps give meaning to events. The words we use to label an event determine to a great extent how we respond to it.
400
Language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors
What is inclusive language
400
The difference between denotative and connotative meaning
What is denotative is the dictionary definition, where connotative is the suggested meaning
500
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure
What is antithesis
500
What does it mean to say you should use language appropriately in your speeches?
What is language that is appropriate for some occasions may not be appropriate for others.
500
What are two ways to bring your speeches to life with vivid, animated language?
What is speakers can use imagery in much the same way to make their ideas come alive. Three ways to generate imagery by using concrete words, simile, and metaphor.
500
What four usages of inclusive language have become so widely accepted that no speaker can afford to ignore them?
What is avoid generic “he”, avoid the use of “man” when referring to both men and women, avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender, use names that groups use to identify themselves
500
What three things should you do to use language clearly in your speech?
What is use familiar words, choose concrete words, and eliminate clutter