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LANGUAGE, All appropriate labels under the four (4) components is to show…
LANGUAGE
Culture
Language and Culture: Each individual carries different perspectives about the same, similar and different things in life and this is influenced by their respective cultures.
Culture & Subculture: Within a large culture, among those that share a language, there exists a subculture that uses the same language differently.
E.g.: Language of rap music (African American) has its own grammar rules, semantics and syntax.
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Awareness of cultural differences: Communication using a language closely bound to culture requires the speaker to be aware of the subtle differences so as not to offend anyone or appear ignorant.
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Gender
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The American Psychological Association's guidelines for translating gender-biased language into gender-inclusive language are helpful.
Speakers are increasingly using gender-inclusive words and phrases, reflecting gender diversity in the workplace and college campuses.
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Accuracy
The accuracy of language is an extremely crucial as it showcases the credibility of a speaker and ensure communication of the right message to the audience.
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Imagery
Simile
A simile is an explicit comparison between two things using like or as to emphasize their similarity and emphasize a specific point.
Metaphor
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Like similes, metaphors bring ideas to life with rich associations and comparisons. However, they can sometimes go astray, as seen in mixed metaphors, where speakers begin with one metaphor and switch to another midstream.
Personafication
Personification attributes human characteristics to animals, objects, or concepts, assigning sensory functions to objects or metaphors, and bringing ideas to life through expressions like "confusion spoke."
Rhythm
By concentrating on how the words sound together, we can use rhythm to make the images we express with our words stronger.
Types of rhythm
Parallelism
Is the arranging of words so that they balance each other out, or the arrangement of sentences so that they have the same patterns
Aids in the retention of a statement by the listener due to its rhythm and symmetry
Repetition
Is the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning or conclusion of clauses or sentences
In order to rhythmically reinforce messages and make sure words are remembered long after a speech is ended, speakers frequently use repetition and parallelism.
Alliteration
Is the repetition of two or more words’ initial sounds within a sentence or phrase
Can be used to emphasize a point, add humor, or serve as a mnemonic device, which helps people recall information
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Ambiguous
when a speaker never says a word, instead expressing themselves through mime and gesture, or when they talk in a language that the audience does not understand.
Due to the variations in communication between a speaker and an audience, this could result in misunderstanding.
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Referent= is the object, idea, or occurrence that the symbol represents
Thought(reference)= is the memory and prior experiences audiences have with a thing, idea,
The semantic triangle of meaning demonstrates that, even though everyone in the audience may comprehend the sign and may have a comparable referent for it, they do not all have the same ideas or references = ambiguity in language
Concrete language = refers to a physical object such as a person, location, or thing
For example, instead of discussing politicians, focus on specific politicians by mentioning their names or party affiliations.
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