Speech Chapter 2 Oral Language

Key Vocabulary Denotation Connotation Usage Colloquialisms Syntax Substance Style Clarity Economy Grace Abstract Concrete Dialect Idiom Jargon

Denotation and Connotation Denotation: Literal meaning, settled by consulting a dictionary Connotaion: Implied or suggested meaning, involve emotions, images, memories….can be culturally or socially determined

Adapting Language Language may be adapted for an audience Standard Spoken English Nonstandard Spoken English

Oral Language vs. Written Language Colloquialisms…characteristic of spoken language Syntax

Communication Choices Communication should be appropriate to you! Style Substance Clarity Economy Grace

Appropriate Choices for the Listener Shared Meanings Abstract vs. Concrete Dialect Idiom Jargon Appropriateness for the situation Appropriateness for the purpose

Key Vocabulary Denotation Connotation Usage Colloquialisms Syntax Substance Style Clarity Economy Grace Abstract Concrete Dialect Idiom Jargon