Using inclusive language is an important aspect of audience adaptation in public speaking.

  • School State Fair Community College
  • Course Title COMM 101
  • Pages 5

This preview shows page 1 - 3 out of 5 pages.

CHAPTER 12 QUIZQuestion 11 / 1 ptsWhich of the following is discussed in your textbook as a way to use language clearly?Choose concrete words.Use familiar words.Eliminate clutter.Correct!All the answers are correct.bothuse familiar wordsandchoose concrete words.

Question 21 / 1 ptsAs your textbook explains, using inclusive language in a speech is important primarily as amatter of political correctness.

Get answer to your question and much more

Question 31 / 1 ptsUsing inclusive language is an important aspect of audience adaptation in public speaking.

Get answer to your question and much more

TrueFalseQuestion 40 / 1 pts"Government of the people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

Get answer to your question and much more

Upload your study docs or become a

Course Hero member to access this document

Upload your study docs or become a

Course Hero member to access this document

End of preview. Want to read all 5 pages?

Upload your study docs or become a

Course Hero member to access this document

Tags

Philosophy of language, Political correctness, Connotation, Heather Carpenter

125.TRUEUsing inclusive language is important in public speaking both as a matter of audience adaptation and as a matter of accuracy in language.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #125Topic: Inclusive Language126.FALSEAccording to your textbook, "Despite progress in recent years, homosexuals still face many forms of discrimination" is a good example ofinclusive language.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #126Topic: Inclusive Language127.FALSEAs your textbook explains, using inclusive language in a speech is important primarily as a matter of political correctness.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #127Topic: Inclusive Language128.TRUEAccording to your textbook, using inclusive language in a speech is a matter of personal courtesy.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #128Topic: Inclusive Language129.The _______________ meaning of a word is its literal or dictionary meaning.

Get answer to your question and much more

Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #129Topic: Language130.The _______________ meaning of a word includes all of the associations and feelings the word touches off in different people, while the_______________ meaning of a word is best thought of as its dictionary definition.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #130Topic: Language131.The _______________ meaning of a word is precise, literal, and objective, whereas the _______________ meaning of a word is variable,figurative, and subjective.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #131Topic: Language132.occasionAs your textbook explains, language should be appropriate to the topic, the audience, the speaker, and the ______________.Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #132Topic: Language133.Using _______________ words is the key to creating effective verbal imagery.

Get answer to your question and much more

Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #133Topic: Language134.A(n) _______________ is a figurative comparison that always contains the word "like" or "as."

Get answer to your question and much more

Gradable: automaticLucas - Chapter 12 #134Topic: Using Language Vividly

Why is it important to use inclusive language in public speaking?

Using inclusive language promotes diversity, shows respect to all audience members, and supports a positive tone. To do this, you should avoid slang, or verbiage used by a particular group of people, like 'supersize me. ' Depending on your audience, they may not get it.

What is inclusive language in public speaking?

A: Inclusive language is a way of writing and speaking that aims to ensure all groups of people in the community are treated equally and with respect. Inclusive language aims to redress imbalances and discrimination inherent in existing language, ranging from exclusion to derogatory comments.

Which of the following is an example of inclusive language?

Some examples of inclusive language are: Introducing yourself with your pronouns e.g. I am x, the pronouns I use are she/her, him/he or they. Avoiding terms like “guys” for everyone and using gender neutral terms staff members, folks, volunteers, visitors or members.

Which of the following best describes inclusive language?

Which of the following best describes inclusive language? Language that does not stereotype or demean people on the basis of gender, age, race, and other factors.