Speech Format
The first part of the introduction paragraph that includes an attention getter and a tie-in
Hook
The idea that streaks of bad luck or good luck exist and it's not just random chance.
Gamblers Fallacy
You irrationally cling to things that already cost you something.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Stand up straight, head up, hands out of pockets.
Confident Body Language
A logical appeal
Logos
The part of the introduction paragraph that prepares the audience to move onto the body of your speech.
Transition
Willfully misrepresenting an argument, especially in an extreme or exaggerated way.
Strawman
Once you understand something, you presume it to be obvious to everyone.
The Curse of Knowledge
Don't chew gum, fidget or dress inappropriately.
Avoid Distracting Behavior
An ethical appeal
Ethos
The part of the introduction paragraph that tells your audience what your speech is about.
Topic Sentence
To attack the person and not the argument.
Ad Hominem
When some aspect of a core belief is challenged and you believe it more strongly.
The Backfire Effect
Don't rush through your speech
Take Your Time
An emotional appeal
Pathos
The part of your introduction paragraph that tells your audience what is to come in the body of your speech
Preview
A fallacy of distraction
Red Herring
You remember the past as better than it was and expect the future to be worse than it will be.
Declinism
Asking questions and using visual aids will help you ________
Engage Your Audience
The art of argumentation and persuasion
Rhetoric
The final paragraph of your speech
Conclusion paragraph
Intentionally creating false either/or options when there are more options available.
False Dichotomy
The more you know, the less confident you are likely to be; The less you know, the more confident you are likely to be.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Doing this often will help you prepare for your presentation
What is my favorite color?
Lime Green!