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Manner of speaking, /ˈmænər əv ˈspikɪŋ/, /ˈmænə əv ˈspikɪŋ/.

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• noun your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally “his manner of speaking was quite abrupt” synonyms: delivery , speech see more see less types: show 17 types... hide 17 types... address the manner of speaking to another individual catch a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) tongue a manner of speaking shibboleth a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people tone , tone of voice the quality of a person's voice elocution an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture inflection , prosody the patterns of stress and intonation in a language inflection , modulation a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified sharp tongue a bitter or critical manner of speaking note a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling rotundity , roundness the fullness of a tone of voice undertone a quiet or hushed tone of voice cadence , intonation , modulation , pitch contour rise and fall of the voice pitch caesura a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line enjambement , enjambment the continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause accent , emphasis , stress the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) rhythm , speech rhythm the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements type of: expressive style , style a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period

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In a manner of speaking

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In a manner of speaking  is an idiom that means the same as ‘in other words’ or ‘so to speak’. It is used usually after a statement to clarify a subtext or alternative meaning to the previous statement. Many people confuse this phrase by saying in a  matter  of speaking. This phrase builds off of one of  manner ‘s definitions as a type or kind of something (e.g., manner of men, manner of style). So one can think of  manner of speaking  as a way of saying something.

The related idiom is  as a matter of fact . This phrase means ‘actually’ or ‘contrary to what has been said’. Typically it is used when one wants to correct misinformation or to give further information on a particular point.

Another idiom in the same vein is  as a matter of course , which means an event or action is not out of the ordinary.

Examples Star Wars did not win its central place in the world’s heart and culture because the movie, in a manner of speaking, “imitates life” or stands as a symbol for justice, equality and tolerance. [ Forbes ] What was largely wilderness half a lifetime ago is now, in a manner of speaking, the city part of the country. [ Atlanta Magazine ] In the Philippines, the Filipinos don’t necessarily consider themselves as prompt people. As a matter of fact, the act of being tardy in the Philippines is often characterized as being on ‘Filipino Time’ by the locals. [ CNN ] Despite the ruling, Thomas Cook says it will not pay bird-strike compensation as a matter of course. [ Manchester Evening News ]

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What term or phrase means a person's "manner of speaking" in the general sense?

I'm looking for the word or phrase that could replace "a manner of speaking" in a sentence, as in "He used a halting, hesitant manner of speaking ." Not a particular adjective, but name for what those adjectives would be describing...

It could be described as "speech pattern", but that's more technical or analytical in my mind. I'm looking for something more casually observant. I thought maybe "oratory", but that has a bit of a negative connotation, along with its synonym "rhetoric". I'm looking for a more neutral word.

Thanks, folks~

• 1 His "speech style "? After all, the analogous analysis of written works, which is used to identify authors based only on patterns of usage rather than content, is known as " Stylometry ". Or, for rhythm and prosody particularly, his " cadence "? Though I expect that's not holistic enough. Interesting question. –  Dan Bron Commented Mar 1, 2016 at 17:49
• I hadn't heard "stylometry" before. Nice. You're correct, though - holistic is a pretty good term for what I'm seeking. I just checked your linked entry, and "linguistic style" is pretty spot on... I think I'll use that for now, at least :-) –  Pete Commented Mar 1, 2016 at 17:53
• 1 Consider affect , or maybe demeanor , though both encompass more than just speech. –  Rob_Ster Commented Mar 1, 2016 at 17:53
• Yeah, these are close, but I just know there's one particular to speech. –  Pete Commented Mar 1, 2016 at 17:55
• 1 Bear in mind that you can avoid the clinical-sounding term "manner of speaking" by recasting "He used a halting, hesitant manner of speaking" as something like "He habitually spoke haltingly [or hesitatingly ]." –  Sven Yargs Commented Mar 2, 2016 at 18:54

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Elocution is defined as "a particular style of speaking" ( here ) and "a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public" ( here ).

Given that both definitions limit application to speaking aloud, it seems to fit your bill. Further, it is more holistic (that is, encompassing) than words like cadence or prosody which relate only to the formal properties of speech.

• Nice! Nice find. I'll add bounty to give you more recognition, presuming I remember to do so when the question is eligible (feel free to remind me if you want). –  Dan Bron Commented Mar 1, 2016 at 19:03
• 1 My first thought was ' locution ' - speech as the expression of thought; discourse, conversation. A person's style of speech or manner of expression .(OED). Elocution is more associated with the art of public speaking so far as it regards delivery, pronunciation, tones, and gestures; manner or style of oral delivery . (OED) –  Dan Commented Mar 1, 2016 at 23:55
• 2 @Dan, the words are probably so close that in many peoples' idiolects they'd be considered variants of one another. For my money, I prefer elocution for what the OP describes. I don't associate it with the art of public speaking. –  DyingIsFun Commented Mar 2, 2016 at 0:02

'Voice' could be used to describe one's manner of speech, though it would take some setup to ensure the desired meaning, and not the more obvious one, is properly established.

idiolect - the speech habits peculiar to a particular person or idiom - the style of expression in writing, speech, or music that is typical of a particular period, person, or group (please note that 'idiom' has multiple meanings)

• 'Idiolect' has a lot more to do with vocabulary / register than OP's example sentence 'He used a halting, hesitant manner of speaking.' = 'He used a halting, hesitant _____________________.' –  Edwin Ashworth Commented Oct 26, 2020 at 19:17

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Interpreting the Manner of Speech in courts: an overlooked aspect

1 Australian Human Rights Institute, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

2 School of Humanities and Languages, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

“I put it to you, there is no 10,000 dollars you claimed your mother gave you. You were lying to the court, weren't you?” —Prosector's Question in Courtroom Cross-Examination

1. Introduction

Interpreting is an ancient human activity that dates back to the professional practice performed by “dragoman”, the language interpreter (Pöchhacker, 2022 , p. 28; Ruiz Rosendo and Baigorri-Jalón, 2023 , p. 1). In modern-day courtrooms, interpreters continue to play an important role in ensuring equity and access to justice. In general settings, interpreters engage in interlingual transfers and bridge across meaning-making systems during interlingual, intercultural, and inter-semiotic oral-gestural exchanges on interpersonal and institutional levels. In institutionalized courtroom interpreting, the meaning of language is particularly nuanced and complex due to a multiplicity of interconnected factors, such as speaker role perceptions, knowledge and experience, and individual linguistic and cultural backgrounds and expectations of institutional culture. For example, a convincing body of literature (see O'Barr, 1982 ; Woodbury, 1984 ; Gibbons, 2003 ; Solan, 2010 ; Coulthard, 2017 ; Yi, 2023a ) has ascertained that lawyer questions are seldom questions. They are linguistic devices carefully chosen by legal professionals to achieve a strategic aim. In response to lawyer questions, defendants and witnesses may also use linguistic features to express their intent and emotions (Yi, 2023b ).

The level of intricacy is further compounded by the presence of an interpreter. In court, when one party has limited proficiency in the official language of the justice system, s/he is entitled to the free assistance of an interpreter. The right to a fair representation through an interpreter is not only a basic human right (see UNICCPR, 1966 ), but also an integral part of procedural equity (see Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, 2021 ; Yi, 2023c ).

Accuracy of interpreting is paramount to a fair outcome in court (Yi, 2022 , 2023d ). There are several national documents that provide authoritative explanations of the meaning of accuracy in courtroom settings. This article focuses on three perspectives: (1) practitioner, (2) regulatory, and (3) judiciary. The corresponding representative instruments include (1) the professional code of conduct, (2) recommended standards, and (3) practice notes. In the Australian context, the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators Code of Conduct (AUSIT, 2012 ) defines accuracy in the following way.

“(professional interpreters) should provide accurate renditions of the source utterance or text in the target language. In this case, accurate means (1) optimal and complete; (2) without distortion or omission; (3) preserving the content and intent of the source message or text (p. 5)”.

To achieve accuracy, interpreters should not add to, alter, or omit anything from the content and intent of the source message, ask for clarifications, repetition, or explanation where circumstances permit, and promptly rectify any interpreting mistakes.

The other explanation of accuracy of court interpreting is provided in the Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Court Tribunals ( 2022 ).

“Content and manner are important in hearing room discourse. Interpreters should aim to achieve accuracy of content and manner, including the tone and register of the source language utterances (p. 66).”

The definition above emphasizes that competent and ethical interpreters should not omit information that they consider to be irrelevant. Instead, they will strive to preserve the exact manner, force, and effect in which the original utterances are produced. For example, whether hesitant or confident, the exact tone of the original utterances should be faithfully maintained in the interpreted utterances.

Another example is the Federal Court of Australia's General Practice Note, “Working with Interpreters (GPN-INTERP)”, released on 24 March 2023. 1 The Note highlights two specific considerations in achieving accuracy expected by the judicial sector: (1) the meaning of interpreting “accurately” and (2) the importance of transferring both the content and the intent of the communication without omission or distortion, as shown below.

“Resulting in the optimal and complete transfer of the meaning from the other language into English and from English into the other language, preserving the content and intent of the communication made in the other language or in English (as the case may be) without omission or distortion and including matters which the interpreter may consider inappropriate or offensive”.

The judicial expectations on accuracy can be dissected into three elements: (1) interpreting everything that has been said in court, including emotionally charged expressions and languages, including curses and hated speech, (2) reproducing what is said and how it is said in court, including the content, manner (through use of fillers, hedges, self-repairs, tone, and intonation), intent (in explicit and implicit form), and (3) applying professional discernment in retaining the optimal and complete transfer to the best of their knowledge and ability.

However, a review of existing literature reveals two main gaps: (1) a definitional clarity of the manner and (2) the importance and difficulties of achieving accuracy in reproducing the manner in court. This short opinion article intends to bridge these gaps in knowledge. It does so by providing a working definition of Manner of Speech and eliciting challenges in reproducing Manner of Speech in court utterances.

2. The Manner of Speech in court interpreting

2.1. the manner of speech: a working definition.

The concept of Manner of Speech is multifaceted and fluid. It is, therefore, widely contested and critiqued by scholars for its broad and often inconsistent meaning. One approach to providing some definitional clarity to the term is through a working definition. In her study, she defines this term as “the manner in which speakers express their thoughts and feelings” (Lee, 2011 , p. 3). However, her study only looks at speech style features manifested through lexical choice, use of linguistic devices, pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch, and non-verbal linguistic features, particularly in the Korean language. In this opinion article, I expand her definition by proposing the following working definition in the context of interpreter-mediated court proceedings:

“The manner of speech refers to the manner in which the propositional content of the utterances is produced and presented by the speaker in the context of a courtroom for a particular purpose and reproduced and represented through an interpreter. It can encompass a variety of heterogeneous features. These features include (1) discourse markers, (2) speech style, and (3) other manner-related contextual or interactional cues.”

Manner of Speech serves various functions due to the indexicalities. Theories and practice-informed research have shown that manner-related features are indicative of multiple socio-psychological traits and cognitive processes of the speaker, the hearer, or the interpreter. Theoretical bases in support of this finding include Sperber and Wilson's Relevance Theory, Grice's Manner Maxim, and Searle and Vanderveken's Speech Acts Theory. The manner in which speakers speak is found to be linked to individual linguistic choice, unconscious habits (Olsson, 2008 ), identity (Fairclough, 2003 ), and personality (Lakoff, 1979 ). Based on a review of relevant literature, I also propose an analytical framework that can be further applied, with a particular focus on the Mandarin and English language combination (see Table 1 ).

Analytical models for Manner of Speech (Mandarin and English).

2.2. The importance and difficulties in reproducing the Manner of Speech

Existing studies have asserted the importance of preserving markers, speech style, and manner-related features. For example, Lee ( 2015 ) reveals that neglect of speech style features can impact the jurors' perceptions of the convincingness of the witness, their evaluation of the testimonies, and their final verdict. Her evidence-based studies point to the fact that inadequate and inaccurate language interpretation in court is detrimental to the counsel's questioning techniques and the credibility of witnesses testimonies, further influencing the outcome of a case.

In practice, reproducing the Manner of Speech intended or implied by the original speaker into the equivalent form with matching force and effect in another language can be rather difficult, particularly in cross-lingual and cross-cultural transfers. In this opinion article, I provide three possible explanations for such difficulties: (1) versatile interpretations of the indexicalities of manner-related features; (2) these features seem less observable, compared with a whole chunk of content-intensive speech marked by legal arguments, facts, and sources of law in courtroom examinations; and (3) manner-related features seem to be less substantive to the case. To put it simply for general readers, Manner of Speech can mean different things to different people and members of socio-cultural groups and language communities with varied expectations of institutional culture and traditions.

However, this opinion article establishes counter-claims: (1) the Manner of Speech is equally important as the propositional content of the utterances, as reflected in professional guidelines, interpreting protocols, and judicial practice notes reviewed in earlier part of this article; (2) not rendering the Manner of Speech may have implications for the judicial outcome of the case in many ways, as found in previous studies (see Hale, 2004 ; Lee, 2009 , 2011 , 2015 ; Stern and Liu, 2019 ; Liu, 2020 ; Hale et al., 2022 ; Yi, 2024 ); and (3) Manner of Speech is observable, it is manifested through the use of multiple devices, including acknowledgment markers (e.g., well/好的), politeness markers (e.g., please/请), and rapport building devices and contextual or interactional cues. Therefore, it is very important to (1) increase the awareness of the Manner of Speech in interpreter-mediated court interactions, (2) improve inter-professional understanding and collaboration rooted in mutual purpose and shared expectations, and (3) develop manner-related pedagogical resources in interpreter education.

3. Conclusion

This short opinion article is intended as a position paper for general readers. There have been several studies on question types (Liu, 2020 ), reported speech (Cheung, 2012 , 2014 , 2017 , 2018 ) and speech style features (Lee, 2009 , 2011 ) and the implications for procedural fairness and judicial outcomes in interpreter-mediated courtroom interactions. However, little has been explored about the concept of the Manner of Speech. Written in a non-specialized manner and in plain language, this article strives to make a point by shedding light on a long-overlooked aspect in existing studies. Due to its limited scope, this short article only provides a general overview of key issues, theoretical approaches, analytical models, and factors related to the under-explored aspect of the understanding of accuracy in interpreter-mediated court encounters. As shown in the professional code of conduct, recommended standards, and court's practice note, it is important to emphasize that the accuracy of interpreting in court is not merely about reproducing what is said but also rendering how it is said to the best of the interpreter's knowledge. To faithfully reproduce the manner in which the propositional content is expressed, a competent interpreter can resort to the pragmalinguistic approach and strive for equivalent effect and force in the interpretations of utterances during courtroom examinations.

Echoing Morris ( 1995 ) on the dilemmas of court interpreting, this article claims that an adequate and accurate language interpretation in court is not merely a rights issue pertaining to procedural equity and social justice but also a moral imperative linking to professionally ethical conduct. Therefore, this opinion article calls for doing justice to the Manner of Speech in future research studies, professional and pedagogical practices. Several directions for future studies include (1) further development of language-specific conceptual models, (2) in-depth analyses of specific manner-related features, and (3) experimental research examining cognitive or contextual factors that impact the reproduction of manner-related features in simulated courtroom settings.

Author contributions

The author confirms being the sole contributor of this work and has approved it for publication.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank the editors and reviewers who provided insightful comments on the earlier draft. I also would like to express my respect and gratitude for interpreters in the public service sector and legal professionals in the judiciary (including members of my family). Their service and dedication to ensuring equity and access to justice inspired me to carry on.

1 See Working with Interpreters (GPN-INTERP). Retrieved from: https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/law-and-practice/practice-documents/practice-notes/gpn-interpret (accessed May 29, 2023).

Conflict of interest

The author declares that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Definition of manner

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bearing , deportment , demeanor , mien , manner , carriage mean the outward manifestation of personality or attitude.

bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

method , mode , manner , way , fashion , system mean the means taken or procedure followed in achieving an end.

method implies an orderly logical arrangement usually in steps.

mode implies an order or course followed by custom, tradition, or personal preference.

manner is close to mode but may imply a procedure or method that is individual or distinctive.

way is very general and may be used for any of the preceding words.

fashion may suggest a peculiar or characteristic way of doing something.

system suggests a fully developed or carefully formulated method often emphasizing rational orderliness.

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Word History

Middle English manere , from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria , from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand — more at manual

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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• not by any manner of means
• to the manner born
• what manner of

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Losing her speech made her feel isolated from humanity.

Synonyms: communication , conversation , parley , parlance

He expresses himself better in speech than in writing.

We waited for some speech that would indicate her true feelings.

Synonyms: talk , mention , comment , asseveration , assertion , observation

a fiery speech.

Synonyms: discourse , talk

• any single utterance of an actor in the course of a play, motion picture, etc.

Synonyms: patois , tongue

Your slovenly speech is holding back your career.

• a field of study devoted to the theory and practice of oral communication.
• Archaic. rumor .

to have speech with somebody

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• that which is spoken; utterance
• a talk or address delivered to an audience
• a person's characteristic manner of speaking
• a national or regional language or dialect
• linguistics another word for parole

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Kids are interacting with Alexas that can record their voice data and influence their speech and social development.

The attorney general delivered a controversial speech Wednesday.

For example, my company, Teknicks, is working with an online K-12 speech and occupational therapy provider.

Instead, it would give tech companies a powerful incentive to limit Brazilians’ freedom of speech at a time of political unrest.

However, the president did give a speech in Suresnes, France, the next day during a ceremony hosted by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Those are troubling numbers, for unfettered speech is not incidental to a flourishing society.

There is no such thing as speech so hateful or offensive it somehow “justifies” or “legitimizes” the use of violence.

We need to recover and grow the idea that the proper answer to bad speech is more and better speech.

Tend to your own garden, to quote the great sage of free speech, Voltaire, and invite people to follow your example.

The simple, awful truth is that free speech has never been particularly popular in America.

Alessandro turned a grateful look on Ramona as he translated this speech, so in unison with Indian modes of thought and feeling.

And so this is why the clever performer cannot reproduce the effect of a speech of Demosthenes or Daniel Webster.

He said no more in words, but his little blue eyes had an eloquence that left nothing to mere speech.

After pondering over Mr. Blackbird's speech for a few moments he raised his head.

Albinia, I have refrained from speech as long as possible; but this is really too much!

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More about speech, what is speech .

Speech is the ability to express thoughts and emotions through vocal sounds and gestures. The act of doing this is also known as speech .

Speech is something only humans are capable of doing and this ability has contributed greatly to humanity’s ability to develop civilization. Speech allows humans to communicate much more complex information than animals are able to.

Almost all animals make sounds or noises with the intent to communicate with each other, such as mating calls and yelps of danger. However, animals aren’t actually talking to each other. That is, they aren’t forming sentences or sharing complicated information. Instead, they are making simple noises that trigger another animal’s natural instincts.

While speech does involve making noises, there is a lot more going on than simple grunts and growls. First, humans’ vocal machinery, such as our lungs, throat, vocal chords, and tongue, allows for a wide range of intricate sounds. Second, the human brain is incredibly complex, allowing humans to process vocal sounds and understand combinations of them as words and oral communication. The human brain is essential for speech . While chimpanzees and other apes have vocal organs similar to humans’, their brains are much less advanced and they are unable to learn speech .

Why is speech important?

The first records of the word speech come from before the year 900. It ultimately comes from the Old English word sprecan , meaning “to speak.” Scientists debate on the exact date that humanity first learned to speak, with estimates ranging from 50,000 to 2 million years ago.

Related to the concept of speech is the idea of language . A language is the collection of symbols, sounds, gestures, and anything else that a group of people use to communicate with each other, such as English, Swahili, and American Sign Language . Speech is actually using those things to orally communicate with someone else.

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But what about birds that “talk”? Parrots in particular are famous for their ability to say human words and sentences. Birds are incapable of speech . What they are actually doing is learning common sounds that humans make and mimicking them. They don’t actually understand what anything they are repeating actually means.

What are real-life examples of speech ?

Speech is essential to human communication.

Dutch is just enough like German that I can read text on signs and screens, but not enough that I can understand speech. — Clark Smith Cox III (@clarkcox) September 8, 2009

I can make squirrels so excited, I could almost swear they understand human speech! — Neil Oliver (@thecoastguy) July 20, 2020

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• manner of speaking

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It is good to be home. 24/7 New York news stream: Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling fired up! I’m feeling ready to go – even if I’m the only person stupid enough to speak right after Michelle Obama…  I’m feeling hopeful because this convention has always been pretty good to kids with funny names who believe in a country where anything is possible. Because we have the chance to elect someone who’s spent her whole life trying to give people the same chances America gave her. Someone who sees you and hears you and will get up every single day and fight for you: the next President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris.  It's been sixteen years since I had the honor of accepting this party’s nomination for president. I know it’s hard to believe since I haven’t aged a bit, but it’s true. And looking back, I can say without question that my first big decision as your nominee turned out to be one of my best – and that was asking Joe Biden to serve by my side as Vice President.  Get Tri-state area news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for NBC New York's News Headlines newsletter. Other than some common Irish blood, Joe and I come from different backgrounds. But we became brothers. And as we worked together for eight years, what I came to admire most about Joe wasn’t just his smarts and experience, but his empathy and his decency; his hard-earned resiliency and his unshakable belief that everyone in this country deserves a fair shot.   Decision 2024 Vance dodges on whether Trump's immigration policy would lead to family separation Kamala Harris says these 4 lessons from her mom helped her succeed — parenting experts agree: ‘Never complain' Over the last four years, those are the values America has needed most. At a time when millions of our fellow citizens were sick and dying, we needed a leader with the character to put politics aside and do what was right. At a time when our economy was reeling, we needed a leader with the determination to drive what became the world’s strongest recovery – with 15 million jobs, higher wages, and lower health care costs. And at a time when the other party had turned into a cult of personality, we needed a leader who was steady, and brought people together, and was selfless enough to do the rarest thing there is in politics: putting his own ambition aside for the sake of the country. History will remember Joe Biden as a president who defended democracy at a moment of great danger. I am proud to call him my president, but even prouder to call him my friend.  Now the torch has been passed. Now it’s up to all of us to fight for the America we believe in. And make no mistake: it will be a fight. For all the incredible energy we’ve been able to generate over the last few weeks, this will still be a tight race in a closely divided country – a country where too many Americans are still struggling, and don’t believe government can help.  And as we gather here tonight, the people who will decide this election are asking a very simple question:  Who will fight for me? Who’s thinking about  my  future; about my  children’s  future – about  our  future together? One thing is for certain: Donald Trump is not losing sleep over these questions. This is a 78-year-old billionaire who hasn’t stopped whining about  his  problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago. It’s been a constant stream of gripes and grievances that’s actually gotten worse now that he’s afraid of losing to Kamala. The childish nicknames and crazy conspiracy theories and weird obsession with crowd size. It just goes on and on. The other day, I heard someone compare Trump to the neighbor who keeps running his leaf blower outside your window every minute of every day.  From a neighbor, that’s exhausting. From a president, it’s just dangerous. The truth is, Donald Trump sees power as nothing more than a means to  his  ends. He wants the middle class to pay the price for another huge tax cut that would mostly help  him and his rich friends. He killed a bipartisan immigration deal that would’ve helped secure our southern border because he thought trying to actually solve the problem would hurt  his  campaign. He doesn’t seem to care if more women lose their reproductive freedoms since it won’t affect  his  life. Most of all, Donald Trump wants us to think that this country is hopelessly divided between  us  and  them ; between the real Americans who support him and the outsiders who don’t. And he wants you to think that you’ll be richer and safer if you just give  him  the power to put those “other” people back in their place. It’s one of the oldest tricks in politics – from a guy whose act has gotten pretty stale. We don’t need four more years of bluster and chaos. We’ve seen that movie – and we all know that the sequel’s usually worse.  America is ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story.  We are ready for a  President  Kamala Harris.  And Kamala Harris is ready for the job. This is a person who has spent her life fighting on behalf of people who need a voice and a champion. As you heard from Michelle, Kamala wasn’t born into privilege. She had to work for what she’s got, and she actually cares about what other people are going through. She’s not the neighbor running the leaf blower – she’s the neighbor rushing over to help when you need a hand.  As a prosecutor, Kamala stood up for children who had been victims of sexual abuse. As Attorney General of the most populous state in the country, she fought big banks and for-profit colleges, securing billions of dollars for the people they had scammed. After the home mortgage crisis, she pushed me and my administration hard to make sure homeowners got a fair settlement. Didn’t matter that I was a Democrat or that she had knocked on doors for my campaign in Iowa – she was going to fight to get as much relief as possible for the families who deserved it.   As Vice President, she helped take on the drug companies to cap the cost of insulin, lower the cost of health care, and give families with kids a tax cut. And she’s running for president with real plans to lower costs even more, protect Medicare and Social Security, and sign a law to guarantee every woman’s right to make her own health care decisions.  Kamala Harris won’t be focused on  her  problems – she’ll be focused on  yours . As president, she won’t just cater to her own voters and punish those who refuse to bend the knee. She’ll work on behalf of  every  American. That’s who Kamala is. And in the White House, she will have an outstanding partner in Governor Tim Walz.  I love this guy. Tim’s the kind of person who  should  be in politics – somebody who was born in a small town, served his country, taught kids, coached football, and took care of his neighbors. He knows who he is and what’s important. You can tell those flannel shirts he wears don’t come from some consultant, they come from his closet, and they’ve been through some stuff.  Together, Kamala and Tim have kept faith with America’s central story – a story that says we’re all created equal, that everyone deserves a chance, and that, even when we don’t agree with each other, we can find a way to live with each other.  That’s Kamala’s vision. That’s Tim’s vision. That’s the Democratic Party’s vision. And our job over the next eleven weeks is to convince as many people as possible to vote for that vision.  It won’t be easy. The other side knows it’s easier to play on people’s fears and cynicism. They’ll tell you that government is corrupt; that sacrifice and generosity are for suckers; and that since the game is rigged, it’s ok to take what you want and look after your own.  That’s the easy path. We have a different task. Our job is to convince people that democracy can actually deliver. And we can’t just point to what we’ve already accomplished or only rely on the ideas of the past. We need to chart a new way forward to meet the challenges of today.  Kamala understands this. She knows, for example, that if we want to make it easier for more young people to buy a home, we need to build more units, and clear away some of the outdated laws and regulations that have made it harder to build homes for working people in this country. And she’s put out a bold new plan to do just that.   On health care, we should all be proud of the enormous progress we’ve made through the Affordable Care Act – providing millions of people access to affordable coverage and protecting millions more from unscrupulous insurance practices. But Kamala knows we can’t stop there, which is why she’ll keep working to limit out of pocket costs. Kamala knows that if we want to help people get ahead, we need to put a college degree within reach of more Americans. But college shouldn’t be the only ticket to the middle class. We need to follow the lead of governors like Tim Walz who’ve said that if you’ve got the skills and the drive, you shouldn’t need a degree to work for state government. And in this new economy, we need a president who actually cares about the millions of people all across this country who wake up every day to do the essential, often thankless work to care for our sick and clean our streets and deliver our packages – and stand up for their right to bargain for better wages and working conditions. Kamala will be that president. A Harris-Walz administration can help us move past some of the tired old debates that keep stifling progress, because at their core, Kamala and Tim understand that when  everybody  gets a fair shot, we’re  all  better off. They understand that when every child gets a good education, the whole economy gets stronger; that when women are paid the same as men, all families benefit. We can secure our border without tearing kids away from their parents, just like we can keep our streets safe while also building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Donald Trump and his well-heeled donors don’t see the world that way. For them, one group’s gain is another group’s loss. For them, freedom means that the powerful can do what they please, whether its fire workers trying to organize a union or poison our rivers or avoid paying taxes like everybody else has to do. We have a broader idea of freedom. We believe in the freedom to provide for your family if you’re willing to work; the freedom to breathe clean air and drink clean water and send your kids to school without worrying if they’ll come home. We believe that true freedom gives each of us the right to make decisions about our own life – how we worship, what our family looks like, how many kids we have, who we marry. And we believe that freedom requires us to recognize that  other  people have the freedom to make choices that are different than ours. That’s the America Kamala Harris and Tim Walz believe in. An America where “We the People” includes everyone. Because that’s the only way this American experiment works. And despite what our politics might suggest, I think most Americans understand that. Democracy isn’t just a bunch of abstract principles and dusty laws. It’s the values we live by, and the way we treat each other – including those who don’t look like us or pray like us or see the world exactly like we do. That sense of mutual respect has to be part of our message. Our politics has become so polarized these days that all of us, across the political spectrum, seem quick to assume the worst in others unless they agree with us on every single issue. We start thinking that the only way to win is to scold and shame and out yell the other side. And after a while, regular folks just tune out, or don’t bother to vote at all. That approach may work for the politicians who just want attention and thrive on division. But it won’t work for us. To make progress on the things we care about, the things that really affect people’s lives, we need to remember that we’ve all got our blind spots and contradictions and prejudices; and that if we want to win over those who aren’t yet ready to support our candidate, we need to listen to their concerns – and maybe learn something in the process. After all, if a parent or grandparent occasionally says something that makes us cringe, we don’t automatically assume they’re bad people. We recognize the world is moving fast, and that they need time and maybe a little encouragement to catch up. Our fellow citizens deserve the same grace we hope they’ll extend to us.  That’s how we can build a true Democratic majority. And by the way, that doesn’t just matter to people in this country. The rest of the world is watching to see if we can actually pull it off.  No nation, no society, has ever tried to build a democracy as big and diverse as ours before – one where our allegiances and our community are defined not by race or blood, but by a common creed. That’s why when we uphold our values, the world’s a little brighter. When we don’t, the world’s a little dimmer, dictators and autocrats feel emboldened, and over time we become less safe. We shouldn’t be the world’s policeman, and we can’t eradicate every cruelty and injustice in the world. But America can be, must be, a force for good – discouraging conflict, fighting disease, promoting human rights, protecting the planet from climate change, defending freedom. That’s what Kamala Harris believes – and so do most Americans. I know these ideas can feel pretty naïve right now. We live in a time of such confusion and rancor, with a culture that puts a premium on things that don’t last – money, fame, status, likes. We chase the approval of strangers on our phones; we build all manner of walls and fences around ourselves and then wonder why we feel so alone. We don’t trust each other as much because we don’t take the time know each other – and in that space between us, politicians and algorithms teach us to caricature each other and troll each other and fear each other. But here’s the good news. All across America, in big cities and small towns, away from all the noise, the ties that bind us together are still there. We still coach Little League and look out for our elderly neighbors. We still feed the hungry, in churches and mosques and synagogues, and share the same pride when our Olympic athletes compete for the gold. Because the vast majority of us don’t want to live in a country that’s bitter and divided. We want something better. We want to  be  better. And the joy and excitement we’re seeing around this campaign tells us we’re not alone. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this these past few months because, as Michelle mentioned, this summer we lost her mom. I don’t know that anybody has ever loved their mother-in-law any more than I loved mine. Mostly it’s because she was funny and wise and maybe the least pretentious person I knew. That and she always defended me with Michelle when I messed up. But I also think one of the reasons we became so close was she reminded me of my grandmother, the woman who raised me as a child. On the surface, the two of them didn’t have a lot in common – one was a Black woman from Chicago, the other a white woman born in a tiny town called Peru, Kansas. And yet, they shared a basic outlook on life – strong, smart, resourceful women, full of common sense, who, regardless of the barriers they encountered, went about their business without fuss or complaint and provided an unshakable foundation of love for their children and grandchildren. In that sense, they both represented an entire generation of working people who, through war and depression, discrimination and limited opportunity, helped build this country. Many of them toiled every day at jobs that were often too small for them and willingly went without just to give their children something better. But they knew what was true and what mattered. Things like honesty and integrity, kindness and hard work. They weren’t impressed with braggarts or bullies, and they didn’t spend a lot of time obsessing about what they didn’t have. Instead, they found pleasure in simple things – a card game with friends, a good meal and laughter around the kitchen table, helping others and seeing their children do things and go places that they would have never imagined for themselves. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican or somewhere in between, we’ve all had people like that in our lives. People like Kamala’s parents, who crossed oceans because they believed in the promise of America. People like Tim’s parents, who taught him about the importance of service. Good, hardworking people who weren’t famous or powerful, but who managed, in countless ways, to leave this country a little better than they found it. As much as any policy or program, I believe that’s what we yearn for – a return to an America where we work together and look out for each other. A restoration of what Lincoln called, on the eve of civil war, “our bonds of affection.” An America that taps what he called “the better angels of our nature.” That’s what this election is about. And I believe that’s why, if we each do our part over the next 77 days – if we knock on doors and make phone calls and talk to our friends and listen to our neighbors – if we work like we’ve never worked before – we will elect Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States, and Tim Walz as the next Vice President of the United States. We’ll elect leaders up and down the ballot who will fight for the hopeful, forward-looking America we believe in. And together, we too will build a country that is more secure and more just, more equal and more free. So let’s get to work. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America. This article tagged under: News and views for the UB community Stories > UB clarifies its time, place and manner policies related to free speech and assembly on campus. Here’s what you need to know UB clarifies its time, place and manner policies related to free speech and assembly on campus. Here’s what you need to know. UBNOW STAFF Published August 22, 2024 At UB, freedom of speech and expression are central tenets of the university. As a public institution dedicated to upholding the First Amendment, UB recognizes the fundamental right to express differing viewpoints and respects the right to peacefully assemble and protest. The university is also committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming, orderly and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. To that end, in preparation for the start of the fall semester, UB, through guidance from the SUNY Office of General Counsel, has drafted clarifying time, place and manner operational language for UB’s assembling and camping policies, and has drafted a new posting policy. For example, the clarifying draft assembly policy emphasizes that assembling must not violate the provisions of the Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order of the SUNY Board of Trustees. Additionally, the university has clarified its camping policy reiterating UB’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment and explicitly prohibiting encampments or camping of any form. UB has also proposed new rules for posting flyers on campus. Draft policies currently under review: Assembling . Pursuant to the longstanding UB process, the university has initiated the 30-day comment and review period for new and revised campus polices. The draft policies have been shared for formal review with the university’s policy review group , including representatives from the Student Association, Graduate Student Association and Faculty Senate. The UB community is invited to share feedback with the policy review group during the 30-day comment period. In the interim, these updated and clarified policies — while still in the 30-day comment period — will serve as time, place and manner guidance. The draft policies are subject to additional revisions that may be proposed at the conclusion of the comment and review period. The following is a short Q&A addressing some of the proposed changes and clarifications. Protesting, picketing or assembling at UB was previously subject to time-of-day limitations. Has that changed? Yes. After feedback from the university community, UB has drafted clarifying policy language that removes any reference to specific time limits on assemblies or demonstrations. Instead of enforcing a specific end time for demonstrations, the university is emphasizing safe, peaceful and orderly assemblies on campus that abide by the rules set forth by the SUNY Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order . That means no interference with entrances to buildings or the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on campus. That also means lawful assemblies in outdoor public spaces are permitted, so long as demonstrations do not disrupt classes, lectures, events, meetings or the operation of university business. To further ensure demonstrations do not disrupt the learning, living and working environment of the university community, UB will consistently enforce the rule that prohibits the use of amplification equipment of any kind during campus protests. So, does this mean campus protesters will be allowed to set up encampments? No. Just as it was prohibited under previous policy, camping is not allowed on campus. UB clarified its policies specifically to prohibit any indoor or outdoor camping sites so as to “maintain a safe and healthy campus physical environment for all students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors.” The university will intervene if there is evidence of any attempt to establish “temporary or permanent living space” on campus other than inside UB residence halls and apartments. SUNY rules also make clear that no person or demonstrator may enter into and remain in any campus building for any purpose that obstructs its authorized use. UB proposed a new posting policy. Can student clubs and organizations still post flyers promoting their events and activities on campus? Yes, but they must follow the time, place and manner rules in the policy. The new draft policy will allow UB to manage the abundance of flyers, letters, banners, announcements, posters and leaflets posted throughout campus. Postings will no longer be permitted on walls, doors, windows, trees, poles, bus stops, elevators and other UB property, but instead limited only to designated, general-use bulletin boards on campus. Postings promoting a campus activity, event, program or meeting must clearly indicate the sponsoring club and organization, along with the name, phone number and email address of a contact person. The posting must also indicate if an event is not affiliated with UB. UB reserves the right to remove the posting if the rules are not followed. The new policy also prohibits: Promoting events that advertise drugs, alcohol or violate the UB Student Code of Conduct. Covering up or taking down someone else’s posting. Multiple copies of the same postings on the same bulletin board. Chalking on campus buildings, sidewalks and roads. Unauthorized projections on campus facilities. Is UB updating its mutual aid policy? Yes. The university is meeting with faculty, staff and student leaders across the university to discuss development of a new policy to guide the use of outside law enforcement agencies to aid University Police in maintaining law and order, ensuring the continuity of university operations and preserving the peace and safety of the university community. A draft policy will be shared with UB’s policy review group and the university community when it is available, per UB’s policy approval process. 164 IMAGES PPT Manners of Speech PPT Parts of Speech: Essential Components of Language What's so important about a Place, Voice & Manner chart? 25 Important Figures of Speech with Easy Examples • 7ESL COMMENTS MANNER OF SPEECH definition and meaning Manner of speech is the way that you speak or the style of your speech. Learn how to use this phrase with synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences from Collins Dictionary. In a manner of speaking Definition & Meaning The meaning of IN A MANNER OF SPEAKING is —used to say that a statement is true or accurate in a certain way even if it is not literally or completely true. How to use in a manner of speaking in a sentence. Manner of speaking manner of speaking: 1 n your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt" Synonyms: delivery , speech Types: show 17 types... hide 17 types... address the manner of speaking to another individual catch a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) tongue a manner of ... What is a proper word for "manner of speech"? Thus, you could refer to somebody's manner of speech as their manner of articulation or the manner in which they articulate their speech. Just as an additional remark, Wikipedia even has an entire page dedicated to articulation where you can go and learn everything you want to know about this term: Articulation is the movement of the tongue ... Meaning of in a manner of speaking in English IN A MANNER OF SPEAKING definition: 1. used for saying that something is partly true: 2. used for saying that something is partly…. Learn more. How to Use In a manner of speaking Correctly In a manner of speaking is an idiom that means the same as 'in other words' or 'so to speak'. It is used usually after a statement to clarify a subtext or alternative meaning to the previous statement. Many people confuse this phrase by saying in a matter of speaking. This phrase builds off of one of manner 's definitions as a type or kind of something (e.g., manner of men, manner of ... manner of speech Learn the definition of 'manner of speech'. Check out the pronunciation, synonyms and grammar. Browse the use examples 'manner of speech' in the great English corpus. Manner of speaking Learn the meaning of manner of speaking, a noun that refers to your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally. Find synonyms, related words, and examples of usage from The Free Dictionary. manner of speech definition manner. 1 n-sing The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it. She smiled again in a friendly manner..., I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner..., The manner in which young children are spoken to varies depending on who is present. 2 n-sing Someone's manner is the way in which they behave and ... MANNER OF SPEAKING MANNER OF SPEAKING - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus What term or phrase means a person's "manner of speaking" in the My first thought was 'locution' - speech as the expression of thought; discourse, conversation. A person's style of speech or manner of expression. (OED). Elocution is more associated with the art of public speaking so far as it regards delivery, pronunciation, tones, and gestures; manner or style of oral delivery. (OED) - Dan Mar 1, 2016 at ... Interpreting the Manner of Speech in courts: an overlooked aspect Manner of Speech serves various functions due to the indexicalities. Theories and practice-informed research have shown that manner-related features are indicative of multiple socio-psychological traits and cognitive processes of the speaker, the hearer, or the interpreter. Manner Definition & Meaning The meaning of MANNER is a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom. How to use manner in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Manner. MANNER OF SPEECH definition in American English The manner of speech in films as recent as those of the 1950s sounds affected by the standards of today; that doesn't make it comic or ineffective. He had a distinctive, drawling manner of speech, which was much imitated. Her individual sense of style extended to her manner of speech: she was an incessant chatterer with a highpitched giggle ... MANNER OF SPEECH in Thesaurus: 78 Synonyms & Antonyms for MANNER OF SPEECH What's the definition of Manner of speech in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Manner of speech meaning and usage. SPEECH Definition & Meaning Speech definition: the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture. See examples of SPEECH used in a sentence. The 8 Parts of Speech: Examples and Rules Learn to identify and use the 8 parts of speech in English: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, and more. 20 Types of Figures of Speech, With Definitions and Examples Learn the definition of figure of speech and twenty different types to use in your writing, with examples from literature. 52 Synonyms & Antonyms for MANNER OF SPEAKING Find 52 different ways to say MANNER OF SPEAKING, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com. Synonyms for Manner of speech Another way to say Manner Of Speech? Synonyms for Manner Of Speech (other words and phrases for Manner Of Speech). What is another word for manner of speech Synonyms for manner of speech include locution, articulation, phrasing, diction, expression, intonation, language, style, phraseology and accent. Find more similar ... What is another word for manner of speaking Synonyms for manner of speaking include delivery, approach, manner, technique, voice, intonation, tone, modulation, accentuation and sound. Find more similar words at ... Manner of speaking (8) Crossword Clue Answers for Manner of speaking (8) crossword clue, 8 letters. Search for crossword clues found in the Daily Celebrity, NY Times, Daily Mirror, Telegraph and major publications. Find clues for Manner of speaking (8) or most any crossword answer or clues for crossword answers. Watch and read the full text of Barack Obama's speech to the DNC 'Let's get to work': Watch and read the full text of Barack Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention The former president made a forceful case for Vice President Kamala Harris, while ... UB clarifies its time, place and manner policies related to free speech At UB, freedom of speech and expression are central tenets of the university. As a public institution dedicated to upholding the First Amendment, UB recognizes the fundamental right to express differing viewpoints and respects the right to peacefully assemble and protest. essay homework paper phd project resume review speech study thesis