P.S.: Test 4 – Flashcards
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The pattern of speech organization used in a speech topic that progresses in order of time is
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a chronological pattern
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A speech topic that presents an issue that needs resolving can effectively be organized as
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problem-solution
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Telling your audience your main ideas before you begin to develop your speech is a
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preview
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Transitions, previews, and summaries are all examples of
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signposts
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Deanna makes the claim in her persuasive speech that unregulated car emissions in major urban areas worldwide contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, which contributes to global warming. Which type of organizational pattern is reflected in this example
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topical
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"An article in the January, 2002 issue of Newsweek about the failure of Enron asserts, 'Many of Enron's 20,000 employees lost their retirement savings when the company collapsed...By contrast, chairman Ken Lay made $205 million in stock options profits in the past four years alone..." This is an example of
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a citation of supporting material
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Every speech you give will have three basic parts; the first part is
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the introduction
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It is important in an introduction to build trust with the audience, to have them believe you and like you. This is known as speaker
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credibility
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A speech introduction that begins with, "did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to the public?" is employing a device know as
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a startling statement
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This usually comes at the end of the introduction
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preview main points
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What is the technique called when a speaker makes reference to the introduction in the conclusion
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providing a sense of closure
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"Writing has many educational psychological, and physical benefits." what is this speaker doing in their example
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summarizing the speech
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"Even though there are a lot of non-profit organizations similar to this one, this is your chance to make a donation to your school and to help keep this tradition alive." This is an example of a(n)
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appeal to action
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"Remember, Jackie Gleason once said, "The greatest waste of money is to keep it." This statement is an example of what method for creating effective conclusions
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quotations
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Just as a traveler needs a map for a journey, a speaker needs a map for a speech. This detailed map of a speech is
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a preparation outline
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The ultimate goal of the planning period with your outline is to
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insure that all main ideas and sub-points are clearly and logically arranged and fully supported
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________________ is a figure of speech comparing two things using the term "like" or "as."
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simile
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A speaker's ability to state, restate, and provide examples characterizes what distinction of oral language?
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more repetition
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Allowing the speaker and audience to interact characterizes what distinction between oral and written styles of language
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oral is more personal
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All the following except ___________ are word structures with drama
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personification
