P2P- Chapter 11 - assignment for Mike Tristano - Communication As Critical Inquiry PDF

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Name: Jyoti Gohil PREPARING TO PARTICIPATE Chapter 11: Using Appropriate Language 11.1 Knowledge What are the characteristics or principles of language that serve to explain its’ importance? Language is symbolic. Language is arbitrary. Words have a triangle of meaning, which illustrates that we get the principle of meaning from people, not from words. Language creates a social reality. 11.2 Knowledge What are the 3 differences between oral style and written style? Oral style uses shorter sentences, it is less formal and uses more contractions, and is more repetitive. Oral style is much more conversational than written style. 11.3 Knowledge What are the four considerations for effective word choice? 1. Clarity a. Use specific words b. Use familiar words c. Use active voice d. Avoid clutter 2. Accuracy a. Grammatically and structurally correct 3. Vividness a. Language to evoke a certain emotion or image from their audience b. Analogy (similes or metaphors) c. Personification d. Alliteration e. Antithesis f. Onomatopoeia g. Repetition 4. Appropriateness a. Appropriate language b. Inclusive language considers all types of people regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, and so forth....