Figure 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 emphasis‚ freshness of expression‚ or clarity. However‚ clarity may also suffer from their use‚ as any figure of speech introduces
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Connective Devices Within the body of your speech‚ you need clear internal structure. Connectives are devices used to create a clear flow between ideas and points within the body of your speech; they serve to tie your writing together. Think of connectives as hooks and ladders for the audience to use when moving from point-to-point within the body of your work. These devices help re-focus the minds of audience members and remind them of which main point your information is supporting. The four
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establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Many portions of the Bill of Rights have origins going back to the Magna Charta or descend from time-honored English traditions. This is not so with the First Amendment. Freedom of speech‚ press‚ religion and assembly was pioneered on American soil. Our colonial forefathers
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Figures of Speech Resemblance A. Simile - A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things‚ usually by employing the words "like" or "as". 1) They fought like cats and dogs. 2) She is as thin as a toothpick. 3) Geoff is handsome as a prince. B. Metaphor - A metaphor is a literary figure of speech that uses an image‚ story or tangible thing to represent a less tangible thing or some intangible quality or idea; e.g.‚ "Her eyes were glistening jewels." 1) Life
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United States The First Amendment does not permit the distribution of pamphlets that seeks to obstruct the lawful draft (Walker 2013‚ 200). This was not speech offering one’s opinion‚ but an unlawful act of obstructing the preparations of military action of our country (Walker 2013‚ 200). Opinion of the Court Justice Oliver Holmes concluded that the First Amendment in this situation does not protect Schenck. "The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances
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The White Witch James Weldon Johnson O BROTHERS mine‚ take care! Take care! The great white witch rides out to-night. Trust not your prowess nor your strength‚ Your only safety lies in flight; For in her glance there is a snare‚ And in her smile there is a blight. The great white witch you have not seen? Then‚ younger brothers mine‚ forsooth‚ Like nursery children you have looked For ancient hag and snaggle-tooth; But no‚ not so; the witch appears In all the glowing charms of youth. Her
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Obama’s Speech Everybody knows how good of a speaker Obama is. His speeches always seem to convince the audience‚ but it is not by everybody understood what distinguishes him from other speakers. Certain skills he frequently uses help him reach his main purpose‚ but the question remains what these skills include. Therefore‚ the aim of this commentary is explain how the use of rhetorical devices makes Obama’s speeches stand out and memorable. Rhetorical devices are techniques that an author or speaker
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The freedoms that the United States prides itself on came at a cost‚ and it continues to require a sacrifice from those members of the military and their families to protect the country. A controversy regarding the freedom of speech that has been covered recently by the media is the protests that the Westboro Baptist Church performs outside of military funerals. According to Fama (2012)‚ “The church links the deaths of service members to America’s acceptance of gays and has a webpage full of press
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Analysis of Mandela Speech Nelson Mandela was known as a civil rights leader in South Africa that fought against apartheid. He served a numerous amount of years in prison for his protests. Mandela was born July 18‚ 1918‚ in Mvezo‚ South Africa. Mandela’s birth name was Rolihlahla‚ and he received the name Nelson from a school teacher. Mandela was a member of the Thimbu royalty‚ where his father was chief of the city of Mvezo. At the age of twelve his fathered died and he became a ward of
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Cognitive = Confusion of words/mumbling‚ lack of memory with speech. Causes of CA + Lack of preparation. + Prior negative experience/trauma. + Fear of being the center of attention. + Concerned about being judged. + High stakes. + Different than the audience. + Degree of unpredictability. + Self-fulfilling prophecy. + Excessive self focus. you need to make sure you show great eye contact and enthusiasm. Generic Speech Structures. +Chronological sequence + Spatial sequence +
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