Vocabulary
What does "conundrum" mean?
A confusing, difficult problem or question.
What is the type of listening called when your aim is to understand and absorb the content of the speech?
Comprehensive Listening
What is the name for the process of seeing yourself succeeding in your speech, thus boosting your confidence?
Visualization
What is the last sentence of your introduction called (the one where you reveal your speech topic and supporting points?)
Thesis statement (and roadmap)
What vocabulary term means, "to drain someone of energy; to tire someone?"
Enervate
What is the term for the idea that people want to hear speeches about things that are meaningful to them.
Ecocentrism
What is the name for the type of speech that forces the speaker to perform entirely off the cuff with very limited preparation?
Impromptu
What is the main purpose of the introduction?
To reveal the speech topic.
What does the word, "relinquish" mean?
To let go of, or to cease chasing.
Ted gives a speech telling audiences that they should pursue a degree in computer coding.
Is the purpose behind this speech to:
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Inspire
Persuade
What type of organizational structure would be used for a tour of a college campus?
Spatial/ Geographical
What part of your speech should be the longest?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Thesis
Body
What vocabulary term means, "understood by few; mysterious or secret?"
Arcane
What is the definition of denotation?
A word's literal, dictionary definition.
BONUS: What is the definition of "connotation?"
What is the name of a sentence that bridges one supporting point to another?
Transition Sentence
What is it called when you fold your attention-getter into your conclusion to create a circular narrative?
Bookending
What is the Latin term meaning, "the current state of being; our current reality?"
Status Quo
A speech meant to inform should be critiqued based on which of the following criteria?
A) Is the info communicated accurately?
B) Is the info clear?
C) Is the info interesting to the audience?
D) All of the above :)
Speaking Outline
Why is speech considered empowering?
Because it is a way to make a difference in the things we care about.
I hate this phrase, but it is on your test.