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	Why would a speaker want to use an oral language style?   An oral style is less repetitious than a written language style An oral style is more formal than a written language style An oral style is more personal than a written language style All of the above An oral style less straightforward than written language

	Which of the following represents the most concrete use of language?   US Armed Forces Military US Army Airborne Rangers Special Forces

	Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using words effectively in a public speech?   Use clichés for better understanding Consider connotative as well as denotative meanings Use simple language Use concrete language None of the above Use short rather than long words

	The literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word is called:   Permutation Connotation Annotation Denotation Animation

	The term "retarded" once meant slowed or impaired; now it is a negative term used for people. This is an example of what?   Annotation Connotation Animation Denotation Permutation

	To be understood, speakers should avoid using _______________, or words or phrases that are specific to one part of the United States.   Jargon Standard U.S. English Ethnic vernacular Regionalisms

	When George W. Bush spoke to the American people after the September 11th attacks, one might say his speech was characterized by:   Personification Crisis rhetoric Figure of speech Simile Metaphor

	When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt," he was using:   A metaphor Personification Inversion A simile Antithesis

	When President John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," he was using:   A simile Omission A metaphor Antithesis Personification

	Which is a tip for using language effectively?   Use stylistic devices for times you what the audience to remember something. Use stylistic devices to economize. Short words are more forceful than long ones. All of the above Even though style is important; don't over do it.

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