Parts of Speech
"She," "her," "he," and "him" are examples of this.
What are pronouns?
This type of speech's purpose is to educate or inform the audience about a specific topic, concept, or issue.
What is informative speech?
A brief reference to a person, place, event, or literary work, used to evoke associations and create a connection.
What is allusion?
Transgress means to go against a law or rule (verb). Conjugate the verb to present tense.
My dad tries not to ____________ traffic laws to avoid another speeding ticket.
What is transgress?
This is the first step in the research process.
What is choosing a topic?
This part of speech describes verbs and adjectives. (Time, place, manner, etc.)
What is an adverb?
The purpose of this speech is to _________ the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint, support a specific course of action, or change their beliefs or behaviours.
What is persuasive speech?
A question posed for effect or to stimulate thought, not requiring an answer. (A question you don't have to answer).
What is rhetorical question?
Program means to train; to teach (verb). Conjugate the verb to future tense to complete the sentence.
At robotics camp, we ____________ electric mousetrap cars.
What is will program?
This type of source ends in .edu, .gov, or .org.
What is reliable or credible source?
When specific names are not given to the people, places, or things.
What is common noun?
Their purpose of this speech is to __________ or explain a process, activity, or set of instructions to the audience.
What is a demonstrative speech?
The use of the phrases ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’ to create a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.
What is inclusive language?
Comprehend means to understand. Conjugate the verb to present continuous to complete the sentence.
Students are ______________ their biology homework.
What is comprehending?
A short restatement of someone else’s idea in your own words.
What is paraphrase?
Words that convey emotion. "Ouch!' "Yay!"
What are interjections?
A special occasion speech is to commemorate, celebrate, or mark a significant event or occasion. An example is this type of speech you give at a funeral.
What is a eulogy?
Using the words ‘you’ or ‘your’ to speak directly to the audience, involving them in the speech or argument. (Hint: No it is not 2nd person).
What is direct address or direct language?
Encompass means to include; to cover (verb).
Conjugate the verb to past tense to complete the sentence.
Our history teacher has ____________ the history of the world from 400 AD to the 15th century.
This is when you use exact words from a source with quotation marks.
What is a direct quote?
Identifies the noun as specific or unspecific (general).
What is an article?
This speech inspires, uplifts, and encourages the audience to achieve personal growth, success, or positive change.
Informal language or conversational speech used to make the speaker seem relaxed and relatable.
What is colloquial language?
"Am" is a state of being. Conjugate the sentence from singular present tense to plural past tense.
I am young.
This page at the end of a report lists all the sources used. Also known as a bibliography.
What is a Works Cited page?