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16 Cards in this Set
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illustrations
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a story or anecdote that provides an idea, issue or problem. ensure audience attention.
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brief illustrations
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provides an example of an issue in one or two sentences
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extended illustrations
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provide an example of an idea two or more sentences.
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hypothetical illustrations
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provide an example of an idea that has not actually happened
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What are the guidelines for using illustrations effectively?
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1. illustrations should be relevant 2. should represent a trend 3. should be vivid and specific 4. listeners should be able to relate
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Description
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a statement that provides a word picture of something
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Explantation
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a statement that makes clear how something is done of why it exists
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What are different types of analogies?
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Literal or figurative
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Literal Analogy
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comparison between two like things
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Figurative analogy
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comparison between two dissimilar things that share common features.
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Statistics
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numeric data that summarizes examples
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How do you effectively use statistics?
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round off numbers when possible and use visual aids to display numbers
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What are 3 types of opinions?
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Expert testimony, Lay Testimony, literary quotation
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Expert testimony
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someone who is an expert on the subject and offers an opinion. ex. a firefighter giving an opinion about fighting fires
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Lay Testimony
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opinion offered by a non subject giving a firsthand experience
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literary quotation
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opinion from a writer who speaks in a memorable and poetic way
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