Wording Your Presentation Answers

Sharing a story from your own experiences is an example of ____________.a.vivid languageb.personal languagec.appropriate languaged.clear language

Think and lethargic are synonyms.

______ language helps you “paint a mental picture” for your audience.a.Clearb.Appropriatec.Vividd.Personal

Figures of speech include _____________. a. opinions b. slang c. bias d. irony Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which statement uses simple, vivid language?a.The bright reds and oranges of the sunset caught my attention as I relaxed this evening.b.I saw the beautiful sunset while I sat on the porch, thinking about my day.c.I sat and quietly ruminated on the meaning of life.d.I walked down the street.

Language should be ____________, meaning it does not reflect a bias or offend the audience.a.clearb.vividc.personald.appropriate

___________ language is almost always preferable to sophisticated or technical language. a. simple b. boring c. biased d. inappropriate Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which statement is an example of restating an idea?a.Teachers are important.b.In other words, the quality of a student’s teacher is the best predictor of student success.c.Students need good teachers.d.Teachers and students should work together.

What emotion is the question, “How would you feel if you found out you’d inherited 1 million dollars?” likely to elicit?a.anxietyb.excitementc.angerd.fear

“2009 Superbowl MVP” is more ___________ than “great football player”.a.appropriateb.biasedc.specificd.personal