Topic 9: Using the right and suitable language

What is the importance of using familiar language in public speaking?

• To show off vocabulary skills

• To ensure clear communication

• To make the speech boring

• To confuse the audience

Which type of words should be used in a speech to enhance clarity?

• Long and complex words

• Abstract words

• Familiar and concrete words

• Jargons and technical terms

What is the purpose of using imagery in public speaking?

• To confuse the audience

• To make ideas come alive

• To make the speech boring

• To show off vocabulary skills

Which type of language should be avoided to eliminate clutter in a speech?

• Concise language

• Redundant language

• Descriptive language

• Vivid language

What is the difference between denotative and connotative meanings of words?

• Denotative is emotional, connotative is factual

• Denotative is variable, connotative is precise

• Denotative is literal, connotative is figurative

• Denotative is subjective, connotative is objective

Which type of comparison uses 'like' or 'as' in the sentence?

• Analogy

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

What is the purpose of using parallelism in speech?

• To create a rhythmic effect

• To confuse the audience

• To arrange words in a similar manner

• To repeat the same word multiple times

How can a speaker ensure their meaning is comprehensible to the audience?

• By speaking quickly and softly

• By using redundant adjectives

• By using complex and abstract words

• By using familiar and concrete words

What should a speaker do to eliminate clutter in their speech?

• Use descriptive language

• Use vivid language

• Use concise language

• Use redundant language

When should a speaker elevate and polish their language when addressing an audience?

• When speaking to a casual audience

• When speaking to friends

• When speaking to a formal audience

• When speaking to children