SPC 205 Ch. 12 Using Language

In her speech paying tribute to her aunt, Julia said "The sadness of her youth led to the usefulness of her old age." What method was she using to establish rhythm?

Antithesis

In her speech, Helen said, "When the firemen got to the burning home, the flames were leaping 10 feet above the roof." What language error did Helen make?

She stereotyped all firefighters as men

What method for making a speech more vivid did Lauren use when she said, "His idea fell apart like cardboard in the rain.?

Simile

Which of the following statements are true concerning the use of rhythm in a speech?

There are four basic stylistics devices that speakers used to improve their rhythm, rhythm can enhance the impact of the speakers word

What guideline for effective language did Joni follow when she said, "All the performers in the show were little people"?

Use names that groups use to identify themselves

What guideline for effective language did Kathy violate when she referred her cousin, who cannot walk and thus uses a wheelchair, as "handicapped" rather than "disabled"?

Use names that groups use to identify themselves

Why is it important to avoid cliched similes, such as "busy as a bee," when giving a speech?

They make the speaker appear dull, and they board the audience

What method for creating rhythm did Mildred use in her presentation when she said, "Your boat must be ready to launch immediately, stem from a sale, and stern"?

Alliteration

To make your speech clear and understandable, use words with which the audience will be

familiar

Joyce, a college student, use the words "dudes" and "you guys" when addressing her schools faculty about her concerns. Which are true of these were choices?

She did not use the language that was appropriate to the occasion, she did not use language appropriate to the audience

What method for making a speech more vivid did Sylvia use when she said, "His nose was sharp and pointed like a knife."

Simile

In the Gettysburg address, Abraham Lincoln said, "The world will little note common or long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." What method for creating rhythm did he use?

Antithesis

What method of creating imagery did Lana use when she said, "He slithered into town quietly so that no one would notice when he dug in his fangs and slowly poisoned their minds."

Metaphor

Bill Clinton once said, "Somewhere at this very moment a child is being born in America. Let it be our cause to give that child a happy home, a healthy family, and a hopeful future." Which methods are for creating rhythm did he use in the second sentence?

Parallelism, alliteration

And her speech, Vanessa stated, "it is important that leaders are not overly autonomous or merely satisficing when using a combinatorial rather than positional decision making process." What mistake did she make in her language choice?

She did not emphasize clear, familiar language

Which of the following guidelines for language uses this violate? "Someone who wants to travel the world could apply for a job as a stewardess."

Avoid stereotyping jobs by gender

What guidelines for effective language did Renee violate when she said "Tell your insurance agent about any construction done to your home so he can adjust your policy"?

Avoid stereotyping jobs by gender, avoid generic "he"

During his speech, Tim said, "Tell your veterinarian about any sudden changes in your animal. He needs to know all the details before he can make a diagnosis." Which guideline for effective language did he violate?

Avoid the generic use of "he"

What timeline for using language effectively is violated in the statement, "Man should be thankful that our planet continues to produce the natural resources needed for survival"?

Avoid using "man" when referring to both men and women

Which of the following are benefits concrete words have abstract words lack?

Concrete words can be easier to recall, concrete words are clearer

Imagery make speech language vivid because it

Create word pictures that let you experience concepts and ideas by appealing to the five senses

Which of the following is the primary guideline violated by the statement, "Due to the fact that the ideas were reviewed by those who hope to be empowered by the process of voting, the final analysis would be worthy"?

Eliminate clutter

Using inclusive language in speeches is not necessary because it is just a form of political correctness.

False

In his speech on concerts, Dan referred to the overture (which comes at the beginning of a performance) as being at the end of the performance. What mistake did he make?

He did not use language accurately

What method for creating imagery did Jeremy use when he said, "the elderly woman's fingers were thin, gnarled branches, twisting oddly from the stem of her palms."

Metaphor

What method of creating rhythm did Miguel employ when he said, "In Venice in Paris, in London and Berlin, all of Europe watched with anticipation."

Parallelism

Which of the following is a technique that creates rhythm in a speech?

Parallelism

Effective speakers know the ________ meanings of words

Subtle, obvious

The meaning of a word that elicits an emotional response from a listener is the words __________ meaning.

connotative

A word's literal meaning (without emotional associations) is its _________ meaning

denotative

Cambrianne tells one about her new dog, a canine name Skippy. Discussing her new pet, Cambrianne is using the __________ meaning for the word dog.

denotative

Which of the following is true of the connotative meaning of a word?

It will be different for different people

To avoid clutter, speaker should eliminate

Redundant adjectives and adverbs

What guideline for using language effectively did Deshari violate when she used basketball terms such as "zone defense" and "pick and roll" to discuss her ideas to her speech class?

She did not use language appropriate to the audience

Ben is giving a speech in his chemistry class in which he describes a recent experiment he conducted. Which of the following language should he use in his speech?

Technical language, concrete language

The speech excerpt, "If you want to produce a prevalent brownie, you must use superseding chocolate," illustrates which of the following?

The language is not used accurately

Including rhythm and vivid imagery in your speech will make it more interesting for your listeners.

True