Not an oxymoron, because that is when you juxtapose 2 opposites. "Stupid genius"
Not onomatopoeia, because that is using the sound something makes to describe it. "buzz of a bee"
Not analogy, because that us a comparison between two things to explain. "an orange is like a mango, just different"
A refrain is the repetition of certain lines, like a chorus.
Answer and Explanation:
First, a speaker should consider the audience when selecting a topic in order to determine if that topic is a right fit for that audience. Age, cultural background, social status and many other factors highly influence what kind of topic will interest an audience. For instance, something related to gardening is likely to be more interesting to an older audience than to a younger one.
Second, after having chosen the topic, the speaker should still consider the audience in terms of choosing how to approach that topic. What kinds of appeals and devices should be used? Will images make it more engaging? In summary, the speaker needs to keep in mind that the audience is at the center of his speech. It is the audience that will receive the message the speaker is trying to convey.
Julie Burstein implies that rejections can actually be seen as a blessing in disguise:
- <em>"There's a fourth embrace, and it's the hardest. It's the embrace of </em><em>loss</em><em>, the oldest and most constant of human experiences. In order to create, we have to stand in that space between what we see in the world and what we hope for, looking squarely at rejection, at heartbreak, at war, at death. That's a tough space to stand in." </em>
This is a very common occurrence in a writer's life, <u>rejections come with the territory</u>. The important thing is to keep trying. There is a reason why a manuscript was rejected, it wasn't unique, or it wasn't developed enough, or it simply wasn't worth salvaging. But in order to find their voice, writers need to be open to experimentation, to change and the ability to adapt.
Another inspirational statement in the same vein comes from Sylvia Plath:
- <em>"I love my rejection slips. They show me I try."</em>
We played well in the tournament. :)
C you must learn to stretch your ears.
Ears cannot physically be stretched therefore it is a figure of speech