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2) Folk speech
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Examines culturally and geographically derived speech patterns, dialects, vocabulary, syntax, and grammar found throughout the regions of North America.
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In this guide to social success, now revised for the modern era, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk in any situation. Small talk is more than just chitchat; it's a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, widen your business and social circles, and boost your self-confidence. With practical advice and simple conversation "cheat sheets," this book offers easy-to-learn...
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In this portable, brief, and lucid guide to presenting, Wyeth counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he gives you vivid stories and rubber meets the road advice. And he does more than simply ease your dread, he inspires you with historical accounts and incisive observations on the power and purpose of speaking well. From advice on the pitch and pace of your speaking voice to admonishments...
11) Presenting
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Offers practical advice on how people can master the skills needed to give successful, effective presentations, with tips on capturing the audiences' attention, speaking confidently, delivering the message, creating visuals, and making an impact.
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More than ever in this completely updated edition, The Elements of Expression helps word users "light up the cosmos or the written page or the face across the table" as they seek the radiance of expressivenessthe vivid expression of thoughts, feelings, and observations.
Nothing kills radiance like the murky, generic language dominating today's talk, airwaves, and posts. It tugs at our every sentence, but using it to express anything...
Nothing kills radiance like the murky, generic language dominating today's talk, airwaves, and posts. It tugs at our every sentence, but using it to express anything...
14) Speak up!
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Simple text and photographs explain that "speaking up" makes it easier for speakers to share stories.
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Shows how we can better navigate difficult conversations and find easier ways to communicate through the art of civil discourse.
"In I'm Just Saying, author Milan Kordestani shows us that although challenging conversations can be unpleasant, they can also help us grow. Sometimes, people inspire us to change how we speak, making us better communicators in the process as we search to find common ground with those with whom we disagree. Kordestani uses...
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"A linguistic exploration of the speech habits we love to hate-and why our "um"s, "like"s, and "you know"s actually make us better communicators. Do you hate that you say "like" too much? Do you go over your email drafts to remove excess "so"s and "really"s? Do you wish your presentation at work wasn't so full of "um"s and "uh"s? Do you get tripped up by slang, overly familiar greetings, or new pronouns? What if these features of our speech weren't...
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When Izzy struggles to organize all of her great ideas for her school's "grammar battle" about whether cats or dogs are better, Elmore enthusiastically offers helpful tips on how to construct effective sentences. Understanding various clause structures just might be the missing ingredient to Izzy's successful presentation.
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Izzy and Elmore are both preparing speeches they have to give at upcoming conventions. It’s a perfect opportunity for Elmore to help Izzy improve her presentation by employing techniques for academic and technical writing. Abstraction, jargon, nominalization, and more sophisticated clause structures are introduced within the context of Izzy's unique speech about her favorite pet: cats.