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Demonstration 
Definition
Display of how something is done or how it works
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Object
Definition
Something that can be seen or touched
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Model
Definition
Copy of an object, usually built to scale that represents an object in detail
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Plan
Definition
Explain your plan, state who will enforce the plan, discuss funding
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Outline
Definition

Title

Specific purpose statement:

Thesis:

Pattern of organization:

Intro

Body

Conclusion

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Frame of mind
Definition
Competence, collaboration, control, common sense
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Problem Solution Organizaiton
Definition
Pattern that focuses on persuading an audience that a specific problem exists and can be solved or minimized by a specific solution
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Problem-cause-solution organization
Definition
Pattern that focuses on identifying the problem, the cause of that problem and a solution for the problem
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Need
Definition
A general explanation of the problem, population that is effected by the problem, severity of the problem, dangers involved if the problem is not fixed
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Red herring fallacy
Definition
Argument that introduces irrelevant info to distract an audience form the real issue
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Either or fallacy
Definition
Argument in which a speaker claims our options are either A or B when actually more than 2
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Bandwagon fallacy
Definition
argument that something is correct or good because everyone else agrees or is doing it
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Ad hominem fallacy
Definition
argument in which a speaker attacks a person rather than that person argument
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Fallacy
Definition
argument that seems valid but is flawed because of unsound evidence or reasoning
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Mythos
Definition
Interrelated set if beliefs, attitudes, values and feelings held by members of a particular society or culture 
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Credibility 
Definition
Audience's perception of a speakers competence and character 
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Casual reasoning
Definition
Avoid false causes, avoid assuming event has only one cause, cite supporting evidence to strengthen cause/effect relationship
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Competence
Definition
Audience's view of a speakers intelligence, expertise and knowledge of a subject
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False cause
Definition
Error in reasoning in which a speaker assumes that one event caused another simply because the ist event happened before the second
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Analogical reasoning
Definition
a process of reasoning by way of comparison and similarity that implies that because two things resemble each other in one respect, they also share similarities in another respect
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Reasoning by sign
Definition
Process of reasoning that assumes something exists or will happen based on something else that exists or has happened
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Sign
Definition
Something that represents something else
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Stereotype
Definition
Broad generalization about an entire group based in limited knowledge or exposure to only certain members of that group
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Ethnocentrism
Definition
Belief that our own cultural perspectives, norms and ways of organizing society are superior to others
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Competence
Definition
Audience view of a speakers intelligence, expertise, and knowledge of a subject 
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Belief 
Definition
Person's idea of what is real or true or not
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Demographic audience analysis 
Definition
Analysis that identifies the particular population traits of an audience 
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Open ended question
Definition
question that allows the respondent to answer in an unrestricted way
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Close ended question
Definition
question that requires the respondent to chose an answer from two or more alternatives
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Conclusion
Definition
Logical outcome of an argument that results from the combination of major and minor premises
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Minor Premise
Definition
Claim in an argument that states a specific instants linked to the major premise 
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Major premise
Definition
Claim in an argument that states a familiar commonly accepted belief
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Deductive reasoning
Definition
Process of reasoning that uses a familiar and commonly accepted claim to establish the truth of a very specific claim 
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Hasty generalization
Definition
Error in reasoning in which a speaker reaches a conclusion without enough evidence to support it
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Inductive reasoning
Definition
Process if reasoning that uses specific instances or examples to make a claim about a general conclusion 
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Argument
Definition
Set of statements that allows you to develop your evidence to establish the validity of your claim 
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Inferences 
Definition
Mental leaps we make when we recognize that a speakers evidence supports his or her claim
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Pathos
Definition

Emotional appeals made by a speaker

3rd of Aristotle's 3 types of proof 

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Ethos
Definition

Speakers credibility 

2nd of Aristotle's 3 types of proof

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Logos
Definition

Logical arrangement of evidence in a speech

1st of Aristotle's three types of proof 

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Citing Sources
Definition

-Ethical and adds credibility

-give credit to others

-specific info about source

-deliver info accurately 

 

Term
Connotative definition
Definition
Subject meaning of a word of phase based in experiences and beliefs
Term
denotative definition
Definition
objective meaning of a word or phase you find in the dictionary
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definition
Definition
statement of the exact meaning of a word or phrase
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objective
Definition
having a fair, ethical and undistorted view on a question or issue
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bias
Definition
unreasoned distortion of judgement or prejudice about a topic
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personal testimony
Definition
your own opinions or observations that you use to convey your point
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peer testimony
Definition
opinions or observations of someone who has firsthand knowledge of a topic
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expert testimony
Definition
opinions or observations of someone considered an authority in a particular field
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paraphrase
Definition
summary of another's testimony in the speakers own words
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direct quotation
Definition
exat word-for-word presentation for another's testimony
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testimony
Definition
opinions and observations of others
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mode
Definition
number that occurs most often in a set of numbers
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mean
Definition
average of a group of numbers
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median
Definition
middle number in a series or set of numbers arranged in a ranked order
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statistics
Definition
numerical summaries of facts, figures and research finding
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intextuality
Definition
process in which stories reference other stories or rely on parts of other stories to be complete
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extended narrative
Definition
longer story that makes an evolving connection with a broader point 
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brief narrative
Definition
short story that illustrates a specific point 
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narrative 
Definition
story that recounts or foretells real or hypothetical events 
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hypothetical example 
Definition
instance that did not take place but could have 
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real example
Definition
instance that actually took place
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example
Definition
specific instance used to illustrate a concept, experience issue or problem 
Term
evidence
Definition
materials that speakers use to support their ideas
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claim
Definition
assertion that must be proved 
Term
preliminary bibliography
Definition
list all the potential sources you'll use as you prepare your speech 
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incremental plagiarism 
Definition
persenting select portions from a single speech as your own 
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global plagiarism 
Definition
stealing an entire speech from a single source and presenting it as your own
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patchwork plagiarism
Definition
constructing a complete speech that you present as your own from portions of several different sources
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plagiarism
Definition
presenting another person's words and ideas as your own
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probe
Definition
question that fills out or follows up an answer to a previous question 
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interview
Definition
planned interaction with another person that is organized around inquiry and response with one person asking questions while the other person answers them
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index
Definition
alphabetical listing of the topics discussed in a specific publication along with the corresponding year, volume and page number
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abstract
Definition
summary of the text in an article or publication 
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full text database
Definition
database that indexes the complete text of newspaper, periodicals, encylopedias, research, reports, court cases, and books
Term
bibliographical database
Definition
database that indexes publishing data for books, periodical article, government reports, stats, research, conference proceedings and dissertations
Term
database
Definition
collection of info stored electronically so they are easy to find a retrieve 
Term
boolean operators 
Definition
words you can use to create specific  phrases that broaden or narrow your search on the internet 
Term
research inventory
Definition
list of types of info you have for your speech and types you want to find
Term
speaking environment
Definition
time and place in which a speaker will speak
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empathy
Definition
trying to see and understand the world as another person does
Term
involuntary audience
Definition
they might prefer not to be present
Term
voluntary audience 
Definition
they have chosen to be present
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value
Definition
person's idea of what is good, worthy, or important
Term
atitude
Definition
general positive or negative feelings a person has about something 
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standpoint
Definition
perspective from which a person views and evaluates society 
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master statuses
Definition
significant positions occupied by a person within that affect that person identity in almost social situations 
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audience centered 
Definition
acknowledging your audience by considering and listening to the unique, diverse and common perspectives of its members before during and after your speech
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dialogue
Definition
interaction, connection and exchange of ideas and opinions with others
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thesis statement
Definition
statement that summarizes in a single declaration sentences the main ideas, assumptions or arguments you want to express in your speech
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behavioral objectives
Definition
actions a speakers wants the audience to take at the end of a speech
Term
specific purpose
Definition
focused statement that identifies exactly what a speaker wants to accomplish with a speech
Term
general purpose
Definition
speech's broad goal: to inform, invite, persuade, introduce, commemorative or accept
Term
brainstorming
Definition
process of generating ideas randomly and uncritically, without attention to logic, corrections or relevance 
Term
Speech topic
Definition
subject of your speech
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speakers as listeners
Definition
audience who are uninterested, distracted, disruptive, confused, plan their responses rather than listen
Term
critical listener
Definition
listener who listens for the accuracy of a speech content and the implications of a speakers message
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ethical listener
Definition
listener who considers the moral impact of a speaker's message on ones self and ones in the community
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careful listener
Definition
listener who overcomes listener interference to better understand a speakers message
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verbal clutter
Definition
extra words that pad sentences and claims but don'e add meaning
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spot lighting
Definition
practice of high lighting a person's race or ethnicity during a speech
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culturally inclusive language
Definition
language that respectfully recognizes that differences among the many cultures in our society
Term
gender inclusive language
Definition
language recognizes that both women and men are active participants in the world
Term
euphenism
Definition
word or phrase that substitutes an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant 
Term
colloquialism
Definition
local or regional informal dialect or expression
Term
slang
Definition
informal nonstandard vocabulary usually made up of a arbitrary changed words
Term
jargon
Definition
technical language used by a special group or for a special activity
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considerate speech
Definition
speech that eases the audiences burden of processing information
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listenable speech
Definition
speech that is considerate and delivered in an oral style
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intereference
Definition
anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message
Term
listening
Definition
process if giving thoughtful attention to another persons words and understanding what you hear
Term
hearing
Definition
vibration of sound waves on our eardrum and the impulses then sent to the brain
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confirm
Definition
to recognize, acknowledge and express value for another person
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systematic desensitization
Definition
technique fo reducing anxiety that involves teaching your body to feel calm and relaxed rather than fearful during your speeches
Term
cognitive restructuring
Definition
process that helps reduce anxiety by replacing negative thoughts with positive ones called affirmations
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affirmations
Definition
positive, motivating statements that replace negative self-talk
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visualization
Definition
process in which you construct a mental image of yourself giving a successful speech
Term
public speaking anxiety (PSA)
Definition
anxiety we feel when we learn we have to give a speech or take a public speaking course
Term
state or situational anxiety
Definition
apprehension about communication with others ina particular situation
Term
trait anxiety
Definition
apprehension about communicating with others in any situation 
Term
communication apprehension
Definition
level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons
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canon of memory
Definition
guidelines of managing your voice, gestures, posture, facial expressions and presentational aids as you give your speech
Term
canon of style
Definition
guidelines for your efforts to rehearse a speech and the ways you prompt yourself to remember the speech as you give it
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Canon of arrangement
Definition

guidelines for ordering the ideas in a speech

(introduction, body, conclusion)

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Canon of invention
Definition

guidelines for generating effective content for a speech

(audience, topic, purpose, main points, supporting material)

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canon
Definition
authoritative list, an accepted principle or rule, or an established standard of judgement
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Small group speaking
Definition
speaking to give presentation to a small collection of individuals or speaking as part of a small group of people
Term
acceptance speech
Definition
speech that communicates gratitude, appreciation and pleasure at receiving an honor or a gift in recognition of an accomplisment
Term
commemorative speech
Definition
speech that praises, honors recognizes or pays tribute to a person and event and idea or an institution 
Term
introductory speech
Definition
speech that gives an audience a compelling perspective on the speaker or another person that welcomes that audiences to an event or familiarizes them with it
Term
persuasive speech
Definition
speech whose message attempts to change or reinforce an audiences thoughts, feelings or actions
Term
invitational speech
Definition
speech that allows the speaker to establishment a dialogue with an audience to clarify positions, explore issues and ideas or share beliefs and valves
Term
informative speech
Definition
speech that communicates knowledge and understanding about a process and event a person or place an object or a concept
Term
why speak in public setting?
Definition

-we decide to speak on matters of importance

-we are asked to speak about our experiences and expertise

-we are required to speak in class or at work

Term
feedback
Definition
verbal and nonverbal signals and audiences gives a speaker
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content
Definition
environment or situation in which a speech occurs
Term
noise
Definition
anything that interferes with understanding the message being communicated
Term
channel
Definition
means by which the message is conveyed
Term
audience
Definition
complex and varied group of people the speaker addresses
Term
decoding
Definition
translating words, sounds, and gestures into ideas and feelings in an attempt to understanding the message
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encoding
Definition
translating ideas and feelings into words, sounds and gestures
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message
Definition
info conveyed by the speaker to the audience
Term
speaker
Definition
person who stimulates public dialogue by delivering an oral message
Term
audience centered
Definition
considerate of the positions, beliefs, values and needs of and audience
Term
public speaking
Definition
creates community, is audience centered and encourage ethical dialogue
Term
mass communication
Definition
communication generated by media organization that designed to reach large audiences
Term
public comminication
Definition
communication in which one person gives a speech to other people, must often in a public setting
Term
group communication
Definition
communication among members of a team or a collective about topics such as goals, strategies and conflict
Term
interpersonal communciation
Definition
communication with other people that ranges from the highly personal to the highly impersonal
Term
intrapersonal 
Definition
communication with ourselves via the dialogue that goes on in our heads
Term
ethical public speaker
Definition
speaker who considers the moral impact of his or her ideas and arguments on others when involved in the public dialogue 
Term
public dialogue
Definition
ethical and civil exchange of ideas and opinions among communities about topics that affect the public
Term
civility
Definition
care and concern for others
Term
proxemics
Definition
use of space during communication
Term
vocalized pauses
Definition
pauses that are filled with um, or, uh
Term
inflection
Definition
manipulation of pitch to create certain meanings or moods
Term
vocal variety
Definition
changes in the volume, rate and pitch of a speakers voice that affect the meaning of the words delivered
Term
memorized speech
Definition
speech that has been written out, committed to memory and given word for word
Term
manuscript speech
Definition
speech that is read to and audience from a written text
Term
impromptu speech
Definition
speech that is not planned or prepared in any advance
Term
conservational style
Definition
speaking style that is more informal than everyday conservation bet remains spontaneous and relaxed
Term
extemporaneous speech
Definition
speech that is carefully prepared and practiced from brief hated rather than from memory or a written manuscript 
Term
delivery
Definition
action and manner of speaking to an audience
Term
antithesis
Definition
placement or words and phrases in contrast or opposition to one another
Term
mnemonic device
Definition
verbal device that makes info easier to remember
Term
alliteration
Definition
repetition if initial of two or more words in a sentence or phase
Term
repitition
Definition
repeating keywords or phrases at the beginning or endings of sentences or closures to create rhyme 
Term
parallelism
Definition
arrangement of related words so they are balanced or of related sentences so the have identical structures 
Term
rhythm
Definition
arrangements of words into patterns so that the sounds of words together enhance the meaning of a phrase
Term
personification
Definition
figurer of speech that attributes human characteristics to animals and objects or concepts
Term

simile

 

Definition
figures of speech that makes an explicit comparison of two things using like or as
Term
mixed metaphor
Definition
metaphor that makes a illogical comparisons between two or more things
Term
metaphor
Definition
comparing two things without using like or as
Term
oral style
Definition
style that reflects the spoken rather than the written
Term
idiom
Definition
fixed distinctive expression who's meaning is not indicated by its individual words
Term
abstract language
Definition
language that refers to ideas or concepts but not to specific objects
Term
concrete language
Definition

language that refers to a tangible object

ex: a person, place or thing

Term
semantic triangle of meaning
Definition
symbol referent thought
Term
conclusion
Definition
summarize main points, answer introductory questions, refer back to info, recite a quote
Term
preview
Definition
brief overview in the intro of a speech of each of the main points in a speech
Term
introductions
Definition
catch audiences attention, reveal topics of speech, establish credibility, and preview speech
Term
speaking outline
Definition
condensed form of a preparation outline used to help a speaker remember his or her ideas when speaking
Term
subordination
Definition
process of ranking ideas in order from the most to the least important
Term
cordination
Definition
process of arranging points into successive levels with points on a specific level having equal importance
Term
sub subpoint
Definition
point in the speech that develops an aspect of a subpoint
Term
subpoint
Definition
point in a speech that develops an aspect of a main point
Term
preparation outline
Definition
detailed outline a speaker builds when preparing a speech
Term
internal summary
Definition
a statement in the body that summarizes a point a speaker has already discussed
Term
internal preview
Definition
statement in body of a speech that details what the speaker plans to discuss next
Term
transition
Definition
phase that indicates a speaker is finished with one idea and moving on to a new one
Term
connective
Definition
word or phase used to link ideas in a speech
Term
topical pattern
Definition
pattern of organization that allows the speaker to divide topics into subtopics
Term
problem solution pattern
Definition
pattern of organization that identifies a specific problem and offers a possible solution
Term
casual pattern
Definition
pattern of organization that describes a cause and effect relationship between ideas
Term
chronological pattern
Definition
pattern of organization that takes a sequence of events or ideas
Term
spacial pattern
Definition
patterns of organization in which ideas are arranged in terms of location and direction
Term
main points
Definition
most important ideas you address in your speech
Term
organization
Definition
systematic arrangement of ideas into coherent whole
Term
character
Definition
audiences view of a speakers sincerity, trustworthiness, and concern for the well being of the audience
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