language
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Language. Language. The system of verbal or gestural symbols a community uses to communicate. The way we know something is through the words we use to describe it. Use of Language. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Language
The system of verbal or
gestural symbols a community uses to
communicate.
Language
The way we know something is through
the words we use to describe it.
In the public dialogue,
language allows us to share our thoughts, question the ideas of others, and invite or audiences to consider our positions.
Use of Language
Language is Ambiguous
Thought(referen
ce)
Symbol Referent
When speakers forget that words do
not have the same meaning for everyone, they unintentionally create ambiguity for their audiences.
One way to clear up some of this ambiguity is to use concrete language.
Language is ambiguous
IdiomsAn idiom is a fixed, distinctive expression whose meaning is not indicated by its individual words.http://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish#g/c/5945726A989B480B
Appropriate labels“Politically correct speech”Negro/ Crippled/ Fag
Language and Culture
Gender Inclusive Language
Language and Gender
Problematic PreferredBusinessman Business person, business
executiveWaitress ServerSalesman Sales agent, sales representativeSpokesman Spokesperson, representativeWorkmen WorkersForeman Supervisor
Knowing the correct definition and usage of
words is important because accurate language affects not only your meaning but also your credibility.
Three simple steps will help you improve the accuracy of your language
1. Check definitions2. Work with someone who has strong
language skills3. Study the language
Language and Accuracy
Spoken language is more
interactive
Spoken language is more casual
Spoken language is more repetitive
Language and Public Speaking
Language That Creates Memorable Imagery Simile (Like/ As)
- He eats like a pig. Metaphor
- There is fire in my mouth Personification
- Those words just sat there staring at me. They wouldn’t leave and they wouldn’t explain themselves. “You’re fired,” they said. And they refused to tell me anything else.
Language, Imagery, and Rhythm
Language That Creates a Pleasing Rhythm
Parallelism Repetition Alliteration Antithesis
Language, Imagery, and Rhythm