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9th Grade
05/14/2012

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Categorial Terms
Definition
A world like never or always that allows no exceptions.
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Controlling Purpose 
Definition
The dominant goal of a speech; either to persuade, inform, or entertain.
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Hidden Agenda
Definition
Concealing the real purpose of a speech, often pretending to entertain while seeking to persuade.
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Narrowing the Topic
Definition

Scaling down a large, general subject to a smaller, more specific one in order to fit the time limits for a speech.
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Ocassion
Definition

The time and circumstances in which something happen.
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Purpose Statement
Definition
A sentence specifying the subject, the audience, and the goal of the speech.
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Speech to Entertain
Definition
A humorous speech, designed to gain attention and amuse the audience.
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Speech to Inform
Definition

A speech that tries to make an audience more knowledgeable or to increase their understanding.

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Speech to Persaude
Definition
A speech to change, create, or reinforce, behaviors.
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Thesis Statement
Definition

A sentence summing up the speaker's point of view.
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Dynamism
Definition
The trait associated with a speech presentation style that is energetic, lively, or active.
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Extemporaneous Delivery
Definition
Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words.
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Fluency
Definition
Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words.
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Impromptu Delivery
Definition
Delivery that isn't rehearsed and doesn't involve notes or prior planning.
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Manuscript Delivery
Definition
A form of speech delivery in which every word of the speech is written out.
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Memorized Delivery
Definition
A memorized presentation of a speech manuscript.
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Transition
Definition
The words, phrases, and sentences that tie the parts of a speech together.
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Cerimonial Speech
Definition
A speech delivered on a special occasion.
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Conventions
Definition
Characteristics that are similar in a given kind of specialized speech.
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Courtesy Speeches
Definition
Speeches intended to fulfill the demands of social custom, such as thanking a group for an award.
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Eulogy
Definition

 

A ceremonial speech, often given at a funeral.

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Extemporaneous Speeches
Definition
Interschool speech contests.
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Impromptu Speech
Definition
A speech without preparation.
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Original Oration
Definition
A persuasive speech, prepared in advance and memorized, and delivered as part of a school contest.
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Specialized Speeches
Definition
Speeches given in response to frequently occurring occasions.
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Narration
Definition

 

An account of some activity in story form.

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Description
Definition
Detailed physical characteristics of a subject.
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Comparison/ Contrast
Definition
Similarities and differences.
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Definition 
Definition
The meaning of a term or terms.
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Process Analysis 
Definition
The importance of the steps leading to a product.
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Cause and Effect 
Definition
The relationship between cause and effect.
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Classification
Definition
Dividing a subject into groups or categories.
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Tone
Definition
The way the speaker is speaking.
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Form
Definition
The way a speech is prepared or planned.
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Suiting Yourself
Definition
Making sure the speech topic is in your favor.
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