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The term that applies to the meaning of a word based on our past experiences is

A) connotation.
B) denotation.
C) imagination.
D) colloquialism.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Specific words are concrete words,which appeal to one of our five senses.

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One strategy for improving your speaking style by creating cadence is

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?

A _______ is an implied comparison between two things or concepts.

In his speech about the Titanic,Keifer 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 Keifer employed?

When you keep your audience in suspense or say something in your speech that is different from the expected,you are creating

The connotation of a word is its literal meaning,the definition you find in a dictionary.

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?

Spanglish and Cajun are both examples of

What is wrong with the following speech statement: "If you believe we should have stiffer penalties for juvenile offenders,then write to your congressman."

Spoken communication is usually more formal and characterized by longer words and phrases than written communication.

Explain the various stylistic devices a speaker can use to create cadence.

________ is the attribution of human qualities to inanimate things or ideas.

The statement,"now is the time for determination,decisiveness,and dedication" employs what linguistic device?

A cliché is

When speaking,you can look your listeners in the eye and talk to them directly.This demonstrates that oral language is

Statements such as,"money talks," "that's my car; isn't she beautiful," and "the wind moaned and screeched," are all examples of

When a speaker compares an abstract idea to a concrete image,she or he is using the figure of speech known as

The choice word structures can help give your message a distinctive style.