A metaphor is defined as:
a. a figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison of two things using the word like or as
b. a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things by describing one thing as being something else.
c. a figure of speech that uses repetition of a particular sound in a sentence or phrase.
d. a figure of speech that attributes human characteristics to animals, objects, or concepts.
b
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Which of the following statements about the relationship between gesture and speech is false?
a. Gesture and speech appear to develop together. b. Gesture and speech are likely controlled by completely different areas of the brain. c. Gestures can help speakers retrieve words for which they are searching. d. The type of gesture performed in relation to a speech act is related to the size of the forthcoming speech act.
Dominating people tend to maintain more eye contact when they are speaking than when they are listening
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
List three questions you should ask when evaluating a
speech. What will be an ideal response?
In the introduction of his speech, Quinton says, "I really don't know much about this subject, and I don't know how interested you might be in it, but. . . ." Quinton's use of language suggests __________
a) powerlessness through the use of disqualifiers
b) an appropriate level of formality
c) an attempt to create immediacy with the audience
d) improper sentence construction