“Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle requires three commitments: discipline, determination, and desire" is an example of this.
What is alliteration?
100
The fundamental purpose of this speech is to inspire.
What a commemorative speech?
100
Issues of fact, value and policy.
What are the three types of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches?
100
The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence.
What is reasoning?
100
Everyone I know binge drinks, so it must not be dangerous.
What is the bandwagon appeal?
200
Not the dictionary definition, but what the word suggests or implies.
What is connotative meaning?
200
The portion of the whole audience the speaker most wants to persuade.
What is the target audience?
200
The credibility of the speaker before she or he begins to speak.
What is initial credibility.
200
Competence and character.
What are the factors that affect speaker credibility?
200
"If we allow gay couples to get married, where does it end? Pretty soon, people will be able to marry their pets or a tree!"
What is the slippery slope?
300
Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, volume and pauses.
What is vocal variety?
300
The purpose of this type of occasional speech is to present a gift or award to the recipient.
What is a speech of presentation?
300
A psychological process in which listeners mentally engage with the speaker.
What is mental dialogue?
300
Using emotional language, developing vivid examples and speaking with sincerity and conviction are all ways to create this.
What is creating emotional appeal?
300
"99.999% of terrorists are Muslim."
What is a hasty generalization?
400
Be sure to use language appropriately, clearly and inclusively.
What are the guidelines for effective listening?
400
A type of delivery where the speaker only uses brief notes or a speaking outline to jog their memory.
What is extemporaneous speaking?
400
The obligation of a persuasive speaker to prove that a change in current policy is necessary.
What is the burden of proof?
400
Causal, principle and analogical.
What are the different kinds of reasoning?
400
"I do not believe that taxes should be higher. Higher taxes often lead to lower salaries and socialist entitlement programs."
What is the red herring?
500
Avoid the generic 'he'
Avoid using 'man' when referring to both men and women.
Use names that groups currently use to identify themselves.
Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
What are the guidelines for inclusive language?
500
Brevity, humility, and graciousness.
What are the three major traits of a good acceptance speech?
500
An organizational pattern for persuasive speeches that is especially useful when the speaker seeks immediate action by listeners.
What is Monroe's Motivated Sequence?
500
Make sure it's credible, specific and new to the audience.
What are the guidelines for using evidence?
500
"My opponent would have you believe that I'm wrong. Luckily he's an idiot."