called figures of speech. It changes the literal meaning of words • to express complexity‚ • to capture a physical or sensory effect‚ or • to extend meaning. There are a number of figures of speech. Some of the more common ones Simile Making a comparison between unlike things‚ using “like” or “as.” Forrest Gump’s famous simile is “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna Metaphor Making a comparison between unlike things without the use “like” or “as.” An example is‚ “Your
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be well written‚ and should include clear explanations‚ examples‚ and support from the textbook where relevant. Application: Use chapters 11-15 from your textbook‚ identify‚ define‚ and provide an example from the scenario of the communication concepts in action for this situation. Concept 1: Identify the general goal Definition: The general goal of a speech is the overall intent of a speech. (Source: COMM 2 pg. 149) Example: When Gloria says‚ “It makes the point I want to make—if
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How the video was a good example of a persuasive speech? The video was a good example of a persuasive essay because of its overall structure from attention-getter and visual aid to the conclusion and performance. The speaker began to start his persuasive speech talking about global warming and what we the listener can do to prevent and lower down the devastating effects of Global Warming. The speaker allowed us to know what type of speech is he exactly giving information about and told us a personal
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A persuasive speech is a speech with a thesis that highlights your opinion. Typical persuasive speeches give an opinion about whether something is good or bad‚ should or should not be done‚ or is or is not meeting some valued goal. Value speeches are ethical principle or other life value; it can be depend on a judgment that something is right or wrong‚ moral or immoral‚ or better or worse than another thing. If you were to give a speech about your stance on the morality of capital punishment‚ that
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Example of speech text With all due respect to the English teacher ‚and all my friends in this class‚...Good Morning!!! In this chance‚ I would like to tell you my speech that has the theme “Using Internet make us healthy and productive!” Internet is not sounds familiar‚ especially among students now. That because Internet is very useful in the learning. But‚ not just for learning internet could give all of want. Not only that‚ using internet could make us healthy anf productive. Why
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Persuasive Speech Example For Persuasive Presentations Here is a speech example from a recent presentation I made where I had the privilege of addressing a group on a favourite topic. I sometimes address such groups on areas of specialty. I was the second of four speakers. I waited on the side as Michael the first speaker spoke on. I was the next speaker and was called to the side to prompt Michael to start to end the presentation. Michael sat at the end of a large rectangular table
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20 figures of speech 1. Alliteration Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around august. Eric’s eagle eats eggs‚ enjoying each episode of eating. 2. Anastrophe "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country "Arms that wrap about a shawl." 3. Anaphora Five years have passed;Five summers‚ with the length ofFive long winters! and again I hear these waters... Tears‚ idle tears‚ I know not what they mean‚Tears from the depth of some divine
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Analogy An analogy is comparable to metaphor and simile in that it shows how two different things are similar‚ but it’s a bit more complex. Rather than a figure of speech‚ an analogy is more of a logical argument. The presenter of an analogy will often demonstrate how two things are alike by pointing out shared characteristics‚ with the goal of showing that if two things are similar in some ways‚ they are similar in other ways as well. Sometimes words and phrases can prove inept in conveying
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We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people‚ different beliefs‚ different yearnings‚ different hopes‚ different dreams. Today‚ we are going to give a speech regarding Multiculturalism. Multiculturalism relates to communities containing multiple cultures. It usually refers to the simple fact of cultural diversity. Multiculturalism is sometimes taken to mean that different cultural communities should live their own ways of life in a self-contained manner. To understand multiculturalism
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Roberto Hidalgo Speech Topic: The Development of a business plan. General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the components and importance of developing a business plan. Central Idea: The most relevant factors and elements that help to develop a business plan are the Executive Summary‚ the Marketing Mix‚ the financial plan and the SWOT Analysis. Main Points: * The Executive Summary explains the primary fundamentals of your business as an organization.
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