Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocab Chapter 9,10,19
n/a
44
English
9th Grade
05/14/2012

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Categorical Term
Definition
A word like never or always that allows no exceptions
Term
Controlling purpose
Definition
The dominant goal of a speech: Either to persuade inform or entertain.
Term
Hidden Agenda
Definition
Concealing the real purpose of a speech: often pretending to entertain while the speech is to inform.
Term
Narrowing the topic
Definition
Scaling down a large general subject down to a smaller more specific one in order to fit the time limits for a speech
Term
Occasion
Definition
The time and circumstances in which something happens
Term
Purpose statement
Definition
a sentence specifying the subject, the audience and the goal of the speech
Term
speech to entertain
Definition
usually a humorous speech designed to hold the attention of the audience and amuse them
Term
speech to inform
Definition
a speech that tries to make an audience more knowledgeable or to increase their understanding of a topic through presentation of information
Term
speech to persuade
Definition
a speech to change create or reinforce attitudes or behaviors.
Term
Thesis statement
Definition
a sentence summing up the speakers point of view on a topic
Term
Dynamism
Definition
The trait associated with a speech presentation style that is energetic, lively, active, or assertive.
Term
Extemporaneous Delivery
Definition
Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words or phrases
Term
Fluency
Definition
To flow without interruption
Term
Impromptu Delivery
Definition
Delivery that isn't rehearsed and does not require any planning or memorization
Term
Manuscript delivery
Definition
a form of speech delivery in which every word of the speech have been written out
Term
Transition
Definition
The words phrases and sentences that tie the parts of a speech together.
Term
Ceremonial speech
Definition
A speech delivered on a special occasion, such as a graduation or dedication
Term
Conventions
Definition
Characteristics or traditions that are common to all speeches of a certain kind
Term
courtesy speeches
Definition
Speeches intended to fulfill the demands of a social custom, such as thanking a group for an award
Term
Eulogy
Definition
A ceremonial speech often given t a funeral, in memory of a person who died
Term
Extemporaneous speech
Definition
Speech using delivery from an outline or notes containing key word or phrases
Term
Impromptu speech
Definition
A speech that isn't rehearsed and requires no prior memorization or planning
Term
Original Oration
Definition
A persuasive speech prepared in advance and memorized, and delivered as part of a school contest
Term
Specialized Speeches
Definition
Speeches given in response to frequently occurring occasions; courtesy speeches, ceremonial speeches, contest speeches
Term
Purpose
Definition
What the speech is supposed to do
Term
Overlapping purposes
Definition
When a speech has more then one purpose
Term
Topic selection
Definition
The choosing of ones topic for a speech
Term
Expressing your purpose
Definition
Making your purpose clear to the audience
Term
Effective delivery
Definition
Delivery of a speech that greatly effects the audience
Term
Formats of delivery
Definition
The formats of how one presents a speech
Term
Preparing note for speech delivery
Definition
preparing notes for a speech that will help you know your material as well as possible
Term
Breaking conventions
Definition
breaking the rules of a convention to help you meet the purpose of a speech
Term
Acceptance speeches
Definition
A speech to show thanks for an award recieved
Term
Speeches of introduction
Definition
A speech in which you introduce another speaker
Term
Purpose
Definition
What the speech is supposed to do
Term
Overlapping purposes
Definition
When a speech has more then one purpose
Term
Topic selection
Definition
The choosing of ones topic for a speech
Term
Expressing your purpose
Definition
Making your purpose clear to the audience
Term
Effective delivery
Definition
Delivery of a speech that greatly effects the audience
Term
Formats of delivery
Definition
The formats of how one presents a speech
Term
Preparing note for speech delivery
Definition
preparing notes for a speech that will help you know your material as well as possible
Term
Breaking conventions
Definition
breaking the rules of a convention to help you meet the purpose of a speech
Term
Acceptance speeches
Definition
A speech to show thanks for an award recieved
Term
Speeches of introduction
Definition
A speech in which you introduce another speaker
Supporting users have an ad free experience!