History/Philosophy
Who is GOD/JESUS?
Searching for quality sources to support or reframe a thesis statement
What is RESEARCH?
The most basic form of organization uses Roman numerals, letters, and numbers to create a picture of the speech's components.
In order to determine the appropriate style for a presentation, what besides the issue must the presenter know?
What/Who is the audience?
In front of the mirror is a great place to do this, but also by recording and listening
What is PRACTICE?
The first society that wrote down rules about communication within society
Who were the EGYPTIANS?
Aristotle discovered and implemented the rhetorical triangle and these three important appeals.
What are ETHOS, LOGOS, and PATHOS?
The supporting points of an argument should directly connect to what important statement usually given at the end of the introduction?
What is a THESIS STATEMENT?
Concrete words are one way of connecting to the audience by building a bridge. Specific, rather than general words, help the audience do this.
What is UNDERSTAND?
These words or sounds repeated by a speaker when in transition between thoughts are distracting to the audience and should be "practiced out" of the speech.
What is VERBAL CLUTTER?
The difference between speaking to and conversing with others caused an argument between which two schools of thought
What is RHETORIC and DIALECTIC?
This four-part theory is helpful in giving you a better understanding of an issue to determine a rhetorical plan
What is STASIS THEORY?
Writing this last will allow the presenter to truly know what he or she needs to know to make it most effective.
What is an INTRODUCTION?
Upholding the conventional rules of grammar, using accurate information, and choosing a style that is suited to your purpose helps build this... (HINT: Aristotle often listed this appeal FIRST.)
What is CREDIBILITY or ETHOS?
What is ENUNCIATION?
Three Greek philosophers who influenced one another related to the philosophy of Rhetoric, in order
Who are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
These four criteria help to determine the quality of EVIDENCE to be used (or not used) in an argument.
What are STAR criteria?
During this phase of your speech, two of your jobs are to summarize the main points of your speech and challenge the audience to respond to your ideas.
What is the CONCLUSION?
The "power of three" and alliteration are examples of techniques that help the audience relate to and even remember your speech.
What are RHETORICAL DEVICES?
In order to do this, the presentation must be memorized and the presenter must truly make a visual connection with members of the audience.
The Roman rhetorical philosopher who created the five Canons of Rhetoric
Who is CICERO?
This is something you can do almost anywhere. You have done this since you were little. It is the most effective tool for developing an argument, but beware, not just any method of this activity will be effective.
What is READING?
This portion of the speech, if done well, will demonstrate to your audience that you have truly researched both sides of your argument and understand the various opinions commonly held
What is the REFUTATION/COUNTERARGUMENT?
One style choice to AVOID if you want your speech to be clear, concise, and focused, is this.
What is PASSIVE VOICE?
Every phase of the rhetorical process should work to present this to the audience
What is a gift?