Public Speaking Handbook

232 11.2 ConClUdinG YoUr speeCh In Chapter 10, you read the extended illustration Matt used to open his speech on the dangers as ...

effective Conclusions 11.2 233 Quick Check Effective Conclusions • Use any of the methods suggested for an effective introduct ...

234 ChaPTEr 11 stUdY GUide study Guide: review and apply Meet Your Objectives 11.1 Explain the functions of a speech conclusion. ...

235 Chapter 12 Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style “A speech is poetry; cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep! A speech remin ...

236 12 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style Learning Objectives 12.1 Describe three differences between oral and written ...

differentiating oral and Written language styles 12.1 237 For public speakers, like protestors, it is important to communicate m ...

238 12.2 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style Using Words Effectively 12.2 List and explain three ways to use words effe ...

Using Words Effectively 12.2 239 Specific, concrete verbs can be especially effective. The late Representative Barbara Jordan of ...

240 12.2 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style Use Simple Words The best language is often the simplest. Your words shoul ...

Using Words Effectively 12.2 241 legs. But when you think of the word table, you might think of the old oak table your grandpare ...

242 12.3 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style avoiD a Long Phrase When a short one WiLL Do instead of saying... So, for ...

Adapting Your Language Style to Diverse Listeners 12.3 243 Use Respectful Language Shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrori ...

244 12.4 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style bind. For example, suppose that Dr. Pierce is a young, black, female M.D. ...

Crafting Memorable Word Structures 12.4 245 Earlier in this chapter, we discussed the importance of using words that are con­ cr ...

246 12.4 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style Creating Drama Another way to make phrases and sentences memorable is to u ...

Crafting Memorable Word Structures 12.4 247 inversion Reversing the normal word order of a phrase or sentence is called inversio ...

248 12.4 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style rePetition Using a key word or phrase more than once gives rhythm and powe ...

Crafting Memorable Word Structures 12.4 249 Quick Check Word Structures with Cadence Repetition Repeats a key word or phrase sev ...

250 12.4 Using Words Well: speaker langUage and style use stYListiC DeviCes at sPeCifiC Points in Your sPeeCh Save your use of s ...

ChAPTER 12 stUdy gUide 251 Study Guide: Review and Apply Meet Your Objectives 12.1 Describe three differences between oral and w ...