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11.1: Learning Objectives and Key Terms

It’s About Them - Public Speaking in the 21st Century · LibreTexts

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    Learning Objectives
    • Explain how language is used for power.
    • Describe how languages choices affect the effectiveness of public speaking.
    • Explain the standard of clarity.
    • Choose clear language that is appropriate for audiences.
    • Determine your own language ability in speaking.
    Key Terms
    • Abstract Language
    • Alliteration
    • Anaphora
    • Antithesis
    • Appropriateness
    • Assonance
    • Clichés
    • Connotative
    • Denotative
    • Ethnic Identity
    • Euphemisms
    • Figurative Language
    • Hyperbole
    • Imagery
    • Irony
    • Jargon
    • Language
    • Literal Language
    • Metaphors
    • Parallelism
    • Similes
    • Slang

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