CMST 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Malapropism, Pet Adoption, Paralanguage
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Guides listeners from one point to the next. Short sentences that are easy to follow. The literal dictionary definition of a word. Special associations for the words in use. The distinctive words, phrases and expressions that pass from one generation to the next. What should not be used in the speech. Avoid words or phrases that introduce doubt. Be aware that people may not understand the slang. Avoid confusing language and sentences that will leave the audience confused. The inadvertent use of a word or phrase in place of one that sounds like it. The relative loudness of a person"s voice. Typically the proper volume for a speech is a bit louder than regular speech. Depends on the size of room, audience and whether or not there is a microphone. Speakers with low volume are viewed more negatively. The range of sound from high to low and low to high. If one does not, it sounds monotoned.
