Oxc - Speech101 - Ch07

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acronym

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A word formed from the first letter of each word of a compound term; for example, TIPS (Tell, Identify, Participate, and Schedule).

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causal pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of a speech so the main points have a causeeffect or effectcause relationship.

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chronological pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of a speech on the basis of time—either in a step-by-step order or by dates.

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claim pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of a persuasive speech so the main points are the reasons (or claims) for believing a particular fact, holding a particular value, or advocating a particular plan.

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comparative advantages pattern

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A way of organizing a persuasive speech when the audience already agrees with the problem but may not agree on the solution. This pattern concentrates on the advantages of one course of action over another.

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criteria satisfaction pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of a persuasive speech in which criteria are presented for evaluating possible plans or solutions, followed by a plan to meet or exceed the established criteria.

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deductive reasoning

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Presenting the position or general conclusion first and then providing the supporting evidence.

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highlight main points

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To make the important ideas in a speech stand out so it is easier for listeners to follow and remember them.

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inductive reasoning

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Presenting specific evidence first before building up to a general conclusion.

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motivated sequence

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A method of organizing a persuasive speech that involves five steps: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action.

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parable

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A fable that illustrates a moral or religious principle.

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parallel points

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Points that include similar phrasing and sentence structure as well as the same voice (active or passive).

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problemsolution pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of a persuasive speech by first stating a problem and then proposing solutions.

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repetition

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A stylistic device in which words or series of words are repeated in successive clauses or sentences (usually at the beginning of the clause or sentence).

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restatement

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Rewording of a key concept to make sure listeners grasp it.

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rhetorical question

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A question designed to make the audience think—no real answer is expected.

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signpost

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A specific type of transition (like a road sign) that clearly indicates where the speaker is going next.

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spatial (or geographic) pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of an informational or demonstration speech according to location in space, such as front to back, left to right, first floor to third floor, or north to east to south to west. Also called a geographic pattern.

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thesis statement

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In the introduction of a speech, a statement that clarifies the specific purpose of the speech and previews the main points.

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topical pattern

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A way of arranging the main topics of an informative speech in which each main point is one of several aspects of the topic.

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transition

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A word, phrase, or brief sentence used to link ideas, main points, or major parts of a speech