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29 Cards in this Set
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Abstract |
A summary of an article which was not written by the author of the article |
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Abstract words |
Words which refer to concepts or ideas |
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Acceptance speech |
A speech which is given in response to a speech of presentation |
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Ad hominem |
A fallacy in which a person or speaker is attacked, instead of the related issue |
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Adrenaline |
A chemical which is released into a persons bloodstream when they become physically or mentally stressed |
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After-dinner speech |
A thoughtful and lighthearted speech which is meant to entertain |
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Alliteration |
Repetition of the same sound in close proximity |
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Analogical reasoning |
An inference method which considers two similar situations and draws conclusions based on similarity |
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Antithesis |
Placing an idea and its acknowledged opposite in close proximity |
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Appreciative listening |
When a person elects to listen to something for enjoyment |
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Atlas |
A reference work which displays a collection of maps |
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Attitude |
A person's opinion about a topic, person, policy, or belief |
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Audience-centerdness |
Preparing and presenting with the audience and their frame of reference in mind |
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Bandwagon |
A fallacy in which it is believed that something which is popular is inherently correct |
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Bar graph |
A graph which displays data in bars to make comparison easier |
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Bibliography |
A list of the sources used in a speech |
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Bill of Rights |
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution |
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Biographical aid |
A reference work with specific focus on a specific person or group |
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Brainstorming |
Generating ideas by spontaneouslu sharing ideas or words which come to mind |
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Brief example |
A specific case briefly mentioned to further explain a concept |
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Burden of proof |
It is the speaker's job to convince the audience to alter their viewpoint by proving that a policy is necessary |
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Call number |
A number used in organization and classification of books in a library |
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Causal order |
When a speech is presented in a cause/effect order |
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Causal reasoning |
Reasoning with the purpose of determining cause and effect relationships |
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Central idea |
The thesis of a speech, or a statement which explains the ideas in the speech |
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Channel |
The means used to communicate a message |
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Chart |
A table which summarizes or lists large amounts of informatio |
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Chronological order |
When a speech is organized with the main points following a time pattern |
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Cliché |
An overused expression or example |
