Say What You Mean

Duration: 0:22:00

Genre: Educational

Creator: McGraw-Hill Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Uses discussions in a college speech class and other situations to emphasize that language is the principal instrument of communication. Points out that the speaker must be careful in his use of abstract words, should avoid over-generalizations and clich, Uses discussions in a college speech class and other situations to emphasize that language is the principle instrument of communication. Points out that the speaker must be careful in his use of abstract words, should avoid overgeneralizations and cliches, should use simple language, and choose language symbols as they relate to the audience. Employs students' quotations of well-known personalities to illustrate the power of simple language, word pictures, rhythmic phrasing, and the use of questions. Demonstrates that one learns by doing and shows how a student learned the effectiveness of becoming her own listener.

Complete Record: Uses discussions in a college speech class and other situations to emphasize that language is the principal instrument of communication. Points out that the speaker must be careful in his use of abstract words, should avoid over-generalizations and clich, NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.