Exam 12: Achieving Style Through Language

Which of the following is a strategy for providing neutral definitions?

Which of the following comparison statements of written style and oral style is false?

In general, the style of any speech should reflect __________.

The use of contractions is more common and the rules of grammar are followed less consistently in oral as opposed to written language use, and this contributes to a style that is __________.

The most effective way to improve one's style is to practice a few skills at a time, gradually integrating more and more strategies into your repertoire of skills.

Rhythm in a speech helps audience members understand the speech because it improves their ability to anticipate what is coming next.

Why are clarity, rhythm, and vividness important in a speech? Briefly identify a topic and thesis and provide an example of how clarity, rhythm, and vividness might be used a speech.

In an attempt to add vividness to his speech, Victor claimed that opponents of the administration's policies were "just a bunch of braying, belligerent bullies." What stylistic device was he using?

The pattern of choices attributed to a person by others to characterize or distinguish him or her is referred to as __________.

Concrete words and the active voice help to increase the __________ of your message.

Identify and explain the five distinctions between oral style and written style. Explain the implications for the use of language in a speech.

The two basic requirements for effective style in all speaking situations are __________.

The two types of oral style are __________.

Dialogue is a strategy for creating personification in a speech.

Earl explained what he meant by effective welfare reform by stating, "Welfare reform can only be considered effective when at least 40 percent of the adults currently on welfare are employed in full-time jobs that pay minimum wage or better." In this case, Earl was offering his audience a(n) __________.

__________ style should be more informal, repetitive, and simpler than written style.

Mainstream audiences in the United States overwhelmingly favor which style of presentation?

In his discussion of gun control, Evan warned his listeners that we could not adopt the approach used in England because comparing British laws with United States laws was like "comparing apples and oranges." Evan was using a language device for improving clarity known as __________.

Explain how definitions can be persuasive. Provide an example from the text and explain how it might be used persuasively.

A pithy phrase or memorable quote that captures the essence of a speech is today called a __________.