COM ARTS 100 Final: FinalReviewComm
16 Jan 2017
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Discuss the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech. Speeches of praise or celebration: pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, an idea, or an event. Explain why a successful commemorative speech depends so much on the creative use of language. Must not just inform but compel and pay tribute to or celebrate. Explain the differences between denotative and connotative meaning: denotative: literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase, connotative meaning: the meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase. Identify three methods public speakers can use to help ensure that their language will be clear to listeners: use familiar words, choose concrete words, eliminate clutter. Explain how public speakers can use imagery and rhythm to help bring their ideas to life. Is a way to use language vividly makes listeners interested.
