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Verbal Communication EXtende

Meaning of words:

Denotative

-Literal/Dictionary meaning of words.

Connotative

-Feeling associated with a word.

Meaning-

words can have different meanings in different t contexts.

Regional

-a specific geographic area

y'all, sneakers, grinders

Cultural

-aparticular background of people

yarmulke, Balaclava

Context decides what language to be used.

Standard

-acceptable in any situation

"appropriate language"

Technical

- a particular occupation or subject

Pistons, Abrasion, Contusion

Formal

- very strict usage like in a legal proceeding or religious services

Statue, host

Informal

-Slang

Fam, ghosting, bruh, vibe, period

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Doublespeak

-Deliberate, calculated use of language intended to shape perception

Doublespeak

Flowy Language

Euphemism

-describing something in a better light to make is sound less offensive, threatening, or harsh

Jargon

-specialized and often overly complex language used by groups

Gobbledygook

-many long, confusing words used in long confusing sentences to hide the real issue or talking around the issue.

Inflated Language

-puffed up, importing sounding words to give common things an elevated appearance.

Ethos

-appeals to credibility of the speaker

-convince listeners of your sincerity, good intentions, good reputation, expertise, trustworthiness

Pathos

- emotional appeal

-using a listener's feelings to persuade them

Logos

- logical appeal

-using solid evidence and sound reasoning to convince the listener.

Persuasion

*Use language CLEARLY

Eliminate clutter—meaningless words (well, you know,) redundancies (terrible disaster), and lengthy descriptions

Don’t show off—use words people will understand

Remember

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