Chapter 10 public speaking

ambiguous statement

"A lot of people felt that the presentation went on too long." This is an example of a(n) ____. a. ambiguous statement b. inclusive statement c. derogatory statement d. redundant statement

avoid offensive and aggressive language

"At the end of this speech, if you still don't agree with me, I will have to question your intelligence." This violates which of the following language guidelines? a. balance clarity and ambiguity b. avoid offensive and aggressive language c. choose meaningful words d. use spoken language

simile

"Garbage flows into our dumps like a river into the sea, only a lot less pretty." This is an example of which type of visual language? a. alliteration b. antithesis c. metaphor d. simile

hedge

"I saw maybe about six wild turkey cross the road, I think." This is an example of a(n) ____. a. cliché b. idiom c. tag question d. hedge

alliteration

"My grandmother filled a room with laughter, love, and latkes." This is an example of which type of visual language? a. alliteration b. antithesis c. metaphor d. simile

metaphor

"My mom is a rock to cling to when the winds of life blow hard," is an example of which type of visual language? a. alliteration b. antithesis c. metaphor d. simile

antithesis

"Philosophy will not give you the meaning of life but it will help you find ways to give your life meaning." This is an example of which type of visual language? a. alliteration b. antithesis c. metaphor d. simile

tag question

"That was the best speech we've heard so far this semester, don't you think?" This is an example of a(n) ____. a. hedge b. powerful language c. metaphor d. tag question

true

A speaker can build in redundancy to help overcome the dynamic nature of public speaking. a. True b. False

true

Audiences have a hard time following speakers who read their speeches word for word. a. True b. False

denotative meaning

Chaz is surprised to learn that "gay" originally meant "happy or festive," when he is researching his speech on LGBT rights. Chaz has been surprised by the ___________________ of the word. a. precise meaning b. abstract meaning c. connotative meaning d. denotative meaning

true

Communicators constantly alter the meanings of spoken language. a. True b. False

false

Language mistakes can be reversed. a. True b. False

false

Slang can help your credibility because that's the kind of informal language that can help create connections with the audience and make you appear relatable. a. True b. False

powerless language

Tag questions and hedges are usually associated with ____. a. misunderstandings b. self-confidence c. powerful language d. powerless language

connotative meaning

Whenever Latonya hears the word "pillow" she laughs because of an old joke she and her best friend have. Latonya is using the ____________________ of the word "pillow." a. precise meaning b. abstract meaning c. connotative meaning d. denotative meaning

language is existential

Which quality of language was NOT discussed in your textbook? a. Language is active. b. Language is existential. c. Language is arbitrary. d. Language is ambiguous.

true

Words trigger the meanings and thoughts people have for words in their minds. a. True b. False