Ch 12 Public Speaking
Which of the following is the most general and abstract? Speech, Biology 100 lecture, Communication, Lecture
Communication
Inaccurate use of language can harm a speaker's credibility. True or False
True
Language that is appropriate for some occasions may not be appropriate for others. True or False
True
"Divided there is little we can do; united there is little we cannot do" is an example of _
Antithesis
The more ____________ a word, the more specific it will be. Concrete, Connotative, or Correct
Concrete
The ____________ meaning of a word is what the word suggests or implies. Correlative, Connotative, or Contractual
Connotative
____________ is the pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.
Rhythm
. The denotative meaning of a word is __ Emotionally explosive, like a detonation; __ Derived from the audience's frame of reference; __ Its literal meaning or dictionary definition; or __ Based on listeners' dispositions toward the topic.
Its literal meaning or dictionary definition
"The steady flow of traffic sounded like the rush of a great river" is an example of a
Simile
"His ideas are as worthless as withered weeds" are examples of
Simile & Alliteration
Which of the following is the most concrete and specific? Building, White House, Shelter, or House.
White House
Using inclusive language is an important part of being an audience-centered public speaker.
True
An excellent way to improve your credibility as a speaker is to use fancy, complicated words rather than familiar words. True or False
False
For the sake of clarity, you should usually employ the generic "he" when speaking in public. True or False
False
Language mirrors reality. True or False
False
The more ____________ a word, the more ambiguous it will be. Artistic, Denotative, or Abstract
Abstract
____________ is repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.
Alliteration
"Once given a push, the machine of justice rolls on by itself" is an example of a
Metaphor
"Our mission is to serve justice, to right wrong, and to protect democracy" is an example of
Parallelism
