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23 Cards in this Set
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Topic |
the subject of the speech |
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Brainstorming |
a method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas
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General Purpose |
the broad goal of a speech |
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Specific purpose statement |
a sentence that states precisely what the speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech (your job is to...tell the listeners what you want them to know, understand or believe by the end of the presentation) |
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Your Specific purpose should: |
-Describe the outcome you are seeking -Be as specific as possible -What, who, how, when -Make your goal realistic |
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Mainpoints |
the major points developed in the body of a speech, 2-5 main points |
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Informative Presentations |
Present facts and relay information, make sure purpose is to inform |
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Four Ways to Organize a Speech |
-Chronological Order -Spatial -Cause-effect -Topical Order |
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Chronological Order |
A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern |
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Spatial |
speech organization in which the main points follow a specific directional pattern |
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Cause- Effect |
A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship |
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Topical Order |
A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics |
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The Body of the Speech |
Strategic organization; putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience |
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4 Rues for preparing main points |
-Keep main points separate-each should have only one idea -Use the same pattern of wording for main points -Balance the time devoted to main points -All points should develope your specific purpose/preview as stated in into |
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Transitions |
Words or sentences that connect together the ideas in your presentation; a bridge that guides your listener from one point to another |
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Functions of transitions |
-Promote clarity -They emphasize important ideas -They keep listeners on track and interested |
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Types of transitions |
Use an internal summary when you end one main point, followed by internal preview of the next main point; use signposts (first, next) to alert listeners |
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Five objectives of the Introduction: |
-Get attention and interest -Relate the topic to the audience -Establish the topic to the audience -Revel the topic -Preview the body of the speech
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Methods of gaining attention |
-Relate topic to audience -State the importance of your topic Startle the audience -Arouse the curiosity of the audience -Question the audience -Begin with a question -Tell a story |
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Credibility |
the audience's perception of whether a speaker in qualified to speak on a given topic |
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Preview Statement |
A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of a speech |
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5 tips for introduction |
-Be concise: Usually 10-20% of the total speech -Look for possible introductory materials -Be creative and devising -Finalize the exact wording after preparing speech -Work out the context and delivery
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Two Objectives of the Conclusion |
-Signal the end of the speech -Reinforce the central idea to close (Summarize your speech, end with a quotation, make a dramatic statement, refer to the introduction) |
