Public Speaking Vocab Pt2

imagery is Powerful language that appeals to one’s _______.

• Senses

• brain

• belly

• speech

If you can You can visualize or imagine the words. The speaker is using_______?

• Imagery

• Contrast

• Irony

"The fresh cut grass was green and smelled like nature" is an example of

• Irony

• Contrast

• Comparison

• Imagery

Relating a familiar idea or item to another concept.

• Contrast

• Comparison

• Irony

Comparisons are often drawn through _______?

• metaphor

• Contrasting

• Irony

“Her words hit me like a ton of bricks" is an example of

• Irony

• Comparison

• Contrast

Using differences to highlight or enhance an idea.

• Comparison

• Contrast

• Irony

Contrast is using _______ to highlight or enhance an idea.

• Similarities

• Differences

Batman is a Hero while the Joker is a villain is an example of

• Irony

• Contrast

• Allusion

Word choice. precise word choice appropriate for the subject and audience.

• Irony

• Volume

• Diction

• Contrast