Figure of speech From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia "Figures of speech" redirects here. For the hip hop group‚ see Figures of Speech. A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often provide
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call-and-response speaker audience interaction is seemingly in violation of which of the differences between public speaking and conversation? Selected Answer: Public Speaking involves more clearly defined roles for the speaker and audience 3) In his speech about volunteering for the American Red Cross‚ Jacob used a lot of slang words‚ sat and leaned on the table in front of the class‚ and was dressed very casually. Which of the following statements best describes this situation? Selected Answer:
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Confederate Soldier: Wade Collins July 1st‚ 1863 Gettysburg‚ Pennsylvania Dear Mirabella‚ This letter might be the last time you ever hear from me. I’m writing this letter to you to inform you that I entered this war with confidence and a true heart‚ knowing that I’m fighting for an honorable and true cause. We have stationed at Gettysburg‚ Pennsylvania but I’d rather be home with the family in South Carolina. The Union and the Confederates have collided on this day‚ July 1st‚ 1863; Lee
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Evaluation of a Speech Worksheet Lines from the Speech Logos Ethos Pathos Impact on the Audience Example: We are confronted primarily with a moral issue. It is as old as the Scriptures and is as clear as the American Constitution. x Kennedy lets the audience know that they are facing a battle that has been around for hundreds of years. 1. That they were admitted peacefully on the campus is due in good measure to the conduct of the students of the University of Alabama‚ who met their responsibilities
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THE LAST SPEECH OF PRESIDENT NAPOLITANO : BETWEEN FARAWELL AND WARNINGS. Italian President of Republic‚ Giorgio Napolitano delivered a special speech on New Year’s Eve. He starts confirming the assumptions on his resignation‚ but he also directed strong words of warning to Italian politicians and of hope to citizens. 31st December is the day when leading political figures traditionally welcome the new year with a reflection on the past one. In this occasion with a 21 minutes speech aired on television
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You’re in the car driving to your destination and the next thing you know that your cell phone received a message or a phone call. You decided to look at the text message or answer the phone. You’re on the phone texting back or talking and you started to pay more attention to your phone instead the road‚ and then BANG! You’re on the side of the road with a broken back‚ neck with a concussion or worse dead. This could easily be avoided if the person ignored the cell phone and pay attention to the
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The Born Free Generation. –Dani Beleli Good afternoon Mr Tennant and fellow students. We live in an age of worshiping the newest apps‚ following the latest tweets and checking the most recent social media crazes‚ where E and MTV is more important than the daily news. Our ‘Born Free’s’ or otherwise known as “The Me Me Me Generation”‚ are driven by their own self wealth and material well being. Apparently‚ this is a generation that is representing the free adolescence. The youth has not yet been
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Never Give Up On Your Dreams There is nothing more beautiful or valuable to humanity than the god instilled inbred passion that inhabits the very depths of who we are. That passion is a dream‚ Your dream can either take you to heights you never could imagine or you can choose to let it die and be buried in the complacent tomb of fear. You have time to fulfill your dreams. There was a guy who wanted to become a doctor‚ but was unwilling to go back to school for
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For the worst crimes‚ life without parole is better‚ for many reasons. I’m against the death penalty but not because of sympathy for criminals. It doesn’t prevent or reduce crime‚ costs a whole lot more than life in prison‚ and‚ worst of all‚ risks executions of innocent people. The worst thing about it. Errors: The system can make tragic mistakes. In 2004‚ the state of Texas executed Cameron Todd Willingham for starting the fire that killed his children. The Texas Forensic Science Commission
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Cultural Artifact Assignment 1. Introduction: a. Attention Getter: There is one of the most refreshing and thirst quenching fruit available years around. It is not only delicious but also has a lot of benefits we should know. b. Topic Revelation: Today I will tell you about the benefits of watermelon and its significance in Vietnamese culture. c. Relevance Statement: Watermelon has come to our world for more than 6‚000 years ago. According to Live Gourmet webpage published in 2011
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