Question 1

A ________ is a comparison between two things that uses the word like or as.

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 2

To communicate successfully with the diverse group of listeners who comprise your audience,make sure your language is understandable,respectful,and unbiased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What linguistic theory asserts that the more concrete your words,the clearer your communication?

Accepted Answer

A) specific semantics 
B) theoretical linguistics 
C) general semantics 
D) abstract linguistics 
A) specific semantics 
B) theoretical linguistics 
C) general semantics 
D) abstract linguistics C

Question 4

Explain how speakers must adapt their language style to diverse listeners.

Accepted Answer

-	Use language that your audience can un

Question 5

Memorized speeches usually sound as if they were written because the words and phrases are longer,more complex,and more formal than those used by most speakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To "use respectful language" in a speech implies

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding any words not found in a U.S.Standard English dictionary. 
B) avoiding language that will offend people of different cultures,races,sexes,or other subgroups. 
C) avoiding language that may be too dramatic or colorful for your audience. 
D) avoiding language that is too informal and uses sentences that are too short and choppy. 
A) avoiding any words not found in a U.S.Standard English dictionary. 
B) avoiding language that will offend people of different cultures,races,sexes,or other subgroups. 
C) avoiding language that may be too dramatic or colorful for your audience. 
D) avoiding language that is too informal and uses sentences that are too short and choppy.

Question 7

If you want to give your audience an accurate depiction of your message,you should use concrete words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

President George W.Bush,in eulogizing President Reagan,stated "when Ronald Reagan was a child he knew the world as a place of open plains,quiet streets,gas-lit rooms,and carriages drawn by horses." Which language device was President Bush using when he said "carriages drawn by horses"?

Accepted Answer

A) He was using antithesis. 
B) He was using a metaphor. 
C) He was using inversion. 
D) He was using personification. 
A) He was using antithesis. 
B) He was using a metaphor. 
C) He was using inversion. 
D) He was using personification.

Question 9

Oral communication often uses a rather formal language and structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When sentences become too long or complex,they can be recast by using antithesis or suspension.These stylistic devices are used to _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When sentences become too long or complex,they...

Question 11

What is antithesis?

Accepted Answer

A) going against the thesis that was established within the introduction 
B) having two or more clauses or sentences with the same grammatical pattern 
C) a sentence that has two parts with parallel structure but contrasting meanings 
D) closing with a series of ideas that are less important than those preceding them 
A) going against the thesis that was established within the introduction 
B) having two or more clauses or sentences with the same grammatical pattern 
C) a sentence that has two parts with parallel structure but contrasting meanings 
D) closing with a series of ideas that are less important than those preceding them

Question 12

In order to use memorable word structures effectively,you must

Accepted Answer

A) use distinctive stylistic devices abundantly. 
B) use stylistic devices at specific points in your speech. 
C) use stylistic devices to maximize. 
D) avoid the use of stylistic devices. 
A) use distinctive stylistic devices abundantly. 
B) use stylistic devices at specific points in your speech. 
C) use stylistic devices to maximize. 
D) avoid the use of stylistic devices.

Question 13

The literal or dictionary meaning of a word is

Accepted Answer

A) connotation. 
B) denotation. 
C) regionalism. 
D) vernacular. 
A) connotation. 
B) denotation. 
C) regionalism. 
D) vernacular.

Question 14

Identify three word structures you can use to create drama and define each structure.

Accepted Answer

•	Omission: Boils an idea down to its es

Question 15

Specialized language that is particular to a profession is known as

Accepted Answer

A) jargon. 
B) vernacular. 
C) suspension. 
D) regionalism. 
A) jargon. 
B) vernacular. 
C) suspension. 
D) regionalism.

Question 16

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Whereas a metaphor is an implied compari

Question 17

Using a key word or phrase at the end rather than the beginning of a sentence,such as in the statement "she's an inspiration,a best friend,and a teacher; she's also my mom" is a stylistic device known as

Accepted Answer

A) alliteration. 
B) omission. 
C) suspension. 
D) inversion. 
A) alliteration. 
B) omission. 
C) suspension. 
D) inversion.

Question 18

The public speaker can take advantage of language rhythms by using such devices as repetition,parallelism,antithesis,and alliteration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_______ is the use of identical grammatical patterns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is the use of identical grammatical...

Question 20

When speakers substitute the word "flight attendant" for "stewardess" or "steward," they are using language that is

Accepted Answer

A) politically incorrect. 
B) biased. 
C) gender-neutral. 
D) standard. 
A) politically incorrect. 
B) biased. 
C) gender-neutral. 
D) standard.

A ________ is a comparison between two things that uses the word like or as.

To communicate successfully with the diverse group of listeners who comprise your audience,make sure your language is understandable,respectful,and unbiased.

What linguistic theory asserts that the more concrete your words,the clearer your communication?

Explain how speakers must adapt their language style to diverse listeners.

Memorized speeches usually sound as if they were written because the words and phrases are longer,more complex,and more formal than those used by most speakers.

To "use respectful language" in a speech implies

If you want to give your audience an accurate depiction of your message,you should use concrete words.

President George W.Bush,in eulogizing President Reagan,stated "when Ronald Reagan was a child he knew the world as a place of open plains,quiet streets,gas-lit rooms,and carriages drawn by horses." Which language device was President Bush using when he said "carriages drawn by horses"?

Oral communication often uses a rather formal language and structure.

When sentences become too long or complex,they can be recast by using antithesis or suspension.These stylistic devices are used to _______.

What is antithesis?

In order to use memorable word structures effectively,you must

The literal or dictionary meaning of a word is

Identify three word structures you can use to create drama and define each structure.

Specialized language that is particular to a profession is known as

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile and provide an example of each.

Using a key word or phrase at the end rather than the beginning of a sentence,such as in the statement "she's an inspiration,a best friend,and a teacher; she's also my mom" is a stylistic device known as

The public speaker can take advantage of language rhythms by using such devices as repetition,parallelism,antithesis,and alliteration.

_______ is the use of identical grammatical patterns.

When speakers substitute the word "flight attendant" for "stewardess" or "steward," they are using language that is

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Exam 12: Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

A ________ is a comparison between two things that uses the word like or as.

To communicate successfully with the diverse group of listeners who comprise your audience,make sure your language is understandable,respectful,and unbiased.

What linguistic theory asserts that the more concrete your words,the clearer your communication?

Explain how speakers must adapt their language style to diverse listeners.

Memorized speeches usually sound as if they were written because the words and phrases are longer,more complex,and more formal than those used by most speakers.

To "use respectful language" in a speech implies

If you want to give your audience an accurate depiction of your message,you should use concrete words.

President George W.Bush,in eulogizing President Reagan,stated "when Ronald Reagan was a child he knew the world as a place of open plains,quiet streets,gas-lit rooms,and carriages drawn by horses." Which language device was President Bush using when he said "carriages drawn by horses"?

Oral communication often uses a rather formal language and structure.

When sentences become too long or complex,they can be recast by using antithesis or suspension.These stylistic devices are used to _______.

What is antithesis?

In order to use memorable word structures effectively,you must

The literal or dictionary meaning of a word is

Identify three word structures you can use to create drama and define each structure.

Specialized language that is particular to a profession is known as

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile and provide an example of each.

Using a key word or phrase at the end rather than the beginning of a sentence,such as in the statement "she's an inspiration,a best friend,and a teacher; she's also my mom" is a stylistic device known as

The public speaker can take advantage of language rhythms by using such devices as repetition,parallelism,antithesis,and alliteration.

_______ is the use of identical grammatical patterns.

When speakers substitute the word "flight attendant" for "stewardess" or "steward," they are using language that is

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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