Exam 10: Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

When Reverend Jesse Jackson says,"We must relate instead of debate;we must inspire instead of retire;and we must repair instead of despair," what linguistic device is he using?

The specialized language of a profession is

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

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

The best language is often the simplest.

Oral communication often uses a rather formal language and structure.

In language style,a sentence that uses ______ has two parts with parallel structures but contrasting meanings.

The term antithesis refers to

In his speech about the Titanic,Kiefer said the following: "She was the new world,the new technology,the best of the best.But a technology that failed,leaving many souls in a cold,watery grave." What form of effective language usage has Kiefer employed?

A variety of English that includes words or phrases used by a specific ethnic group is

One strategy for creating cadence is

Statements such as,"Money talks," "That's my car;isn't she beautiful," and "The wind moaned and screeched," are all examples of

Oral language is different from written language in that it

Oral style tends to be _____ than written style.

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.

You should eliminate phrases that add no meaning to your message.

Leaving out a word or phrase that the audience expects to hear is

When using stylistic devices in your speech,you should use them

The term ______ means succinct or to the point.

In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a loved one,Amber made repeated reference to "Death,the unwanted stranger at the door." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience,while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points.What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?