EGCC - COM101 - Lesson 11 Quiz
If you want to improve your audience's perception of your speech, use familiar language because most speakers look more confident when they are comfortable with the language they are using.
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Inclusive language avoids placing any one group of people above or below other groups while speaking.
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One reason why you want to create a formal "full sentence outline" is to make sure you have an idea of how much time it will take to present your speech.
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Oral communication should be simple enough to be easily understood in the moment by a specific audience, without additional study or information.
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The danger of including "jargon" in a speech is that you can't be sure whether your audience will understand the expression or unusual terminology that you use.
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When considering how to use language effectively in your speech consider whether it is familiar, vivid, appropriate, and inclusive.
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When speaking, use shorter sentences so your audience has time to process the meaning.
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An outline can help you organize your message by making sure that all of your main points are well developed.
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Creative, abstract language is effective and appropriate for most formal speeches.
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Although word "economy" is essential when attempting to accurately express ideas, you don't want to overdo basic language and end up "talking down" to your audience.
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