Using Language Accerately
Using Language Clearly
Using Language Vividly
Vocabulary
Random Uselessness
100
the literal or dictionary meaning fo a word or phase
What is denotative meaning
100
words that refer to tangible objective
What are concrete words?
100
the use of vivd language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas
What is imagery?
100
the similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences
What is parallelism?
100
5,280 feet
How many feet are in one mile?
200
the meaning suggested by the association or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
What is connotative meaning
200
words that refer to ideas or concepts
What are abstract words?
200
an explicit comparison
What is a simile
200
reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
What is repitition?
200
Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois,and Michigan
What states surround Indiana?
300
a book of synonyms
What is a thesaurus?
300
discourse that many more words than are necessary to express an idea
What is clutter?
300
a trite or overused expression
What is a cliche
300
repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.
What is alliteration?
300
This term for a long handled gardening tool
What is a hoe?
400
Using langauge accuaratley
What is vital to a speeker when presenting a speech?
400
when your speakers cannot determin what your words mean in ur speech
What is misunderstanding?
400
an implicit comparison
What is a metaphor?
400
the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure
What is antithesis?
400
The Timon puppet in "The Lion King" was inspired by Bunraku, the traditional puppet theatre of this country
What is Africa?
500
a book used to find the meaning of words
What is a dictionary?
500
Doctor MarryAnn Seward
What is Sunflower's real name?
500
the pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrange ment of words
What is the rhythm of language?
500
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?
500
the drunken dog from Family Guy
Who is Brian?