Chapter 10: Using Language Well

An example of a simile is:

Getting that show was like getting stabbed in the arm with an icicle.

Kavi gives a speech persuading the audience to stop illegally downloading music. He concludes by saying. "Downloading music is wrong, Downloading music is stealing. And downloading music needs to stop today." This is an example of using _________.

parallel structure and language

If you are from Pennsylvania you might call a cold cut sandwich a "hoagie", but if you are from another state you probably a "sub". This is an example of __________.

regionalism

Sexist language (in English) did not exist until 1746.

true

The risks of using slang in a speech outweigh the benefits.

true

Using terms such as "us," " you," and "we," can have a subtle impact on the extent to which an audience pays attention to your speech.

true

The statement "What goes around, comes around," is an example of

a cliche

Language has an impact on which of the following?

all of the above

"Mike's microphone made much music," is an example of a(n)

alliteration

"Each month I have to lie on my expense report in order to get reimbursed for an honest business lunch," is an example of a(n)

antithesis