Question 1

Language used by speakers during momentous or overwhelming times is known as

Accepted Answer

A) specialized jargon. 
B) crisis rhetoric. 
C) personification. 
D) vernacular. 
A) specialized jargon. 
B) crisis rhetoric. 
C) personification. 
D) vernacular.

Question 2

General words are often abstract words,which refer to ideas or qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One way to make your message memorable is to use figures of speech to create arresting images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The best language is often the simplest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A word that is specific and appeals to at least one of our five senses is known as an  _______ word.

Accepted Answer

A) abstract 
B) concrete 
C) sensual 
D) simple 
A) abstract 
B) concrete 
C) sensual 
D) simple

Question 6

The denotation of a word consists of the meaning we associate with the word,based on our past experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Oral language is different from written language in that it

Accepted Answer

A) is more formal and precise. 
B) allows for less repetition. 
C) is more personal and simple. 
D) uses few figures of speech. 
A) is more formal and precise. 
B) allows for less repetition. 
C) is more personal and simple. 
D) uses few figures of speech.

Question 8

Oral style is characterized by looser construction,repetition,rephrasing,and comment clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the major differences between oral and written language styles?

Accepted Answer

- Written style is less person

Question 10

Regionalisms are words or phrases that are used uniquely in one part of a country but rarely used in the same way in other places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Language used by speakers during momentous or overwhelming times is known as

General words are often abstract words,which refer to ideas or qualities.

One way to make your message memorable is to use figures of speech to create arresting images.

The best language is often the simplest.

A word that is specific and appeals to at least one of our five senses is known as an _______ word.

The denotation of a word consists of the meaning we associate with the word,based on our past experiences.

Oral language is different from written language in that it

Oral style is characterized by looser construction,repetition,rephrasing,and comment clauses.

What are the major differences between oral and written language styles?

Regionalisms are words or phrases that are used uniquely in one part of a country but rarely used in the same way in other places.

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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Exam 12: Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Language used by speakers during momentous or overwhelming times is known as

General words are often abstract words,which refer to ideas or qualities.

One way to make your message memorable is to use figures of speech to create arresting images.

The best language is often the simplest.

A word that is specific and appeals to at least one of our five senses is known as an _______ word.

The denotation of a word consists of the meaning we associate with the word,based on our past experiences.

Oral language is different from written language in that it

Oral style is characterized by looser construction,repetition,rephrasing,and comment clauses.

What are the major differences between oral and written language styles?

Regionalisms are words or phrases that are used uniquely in one part of a country but rarely used in the same way in other places.

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

Filters