Vocab
Some Fun Speech Stuff
Vocab
Roles of Debates
Ms. Cat and Mr. Cole Trivia!
100

An opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in a speech that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they continue to listen. 

Hook

100

What role do you take on as an informative speaker? 

Teacher

100

A brief summary of your speech, to leave the audience with a clear takeaway, and to signal the end of your speech.

Conclusion

100

Who calls the debate to order, poses the debatable point/question, and introduces the debaters and their roles.

Moderator 

100

How long has Ms. Oliver worked at IMET?

This is her third year! 

200

The main parts of your speech, where the information you wish to speak on. This is immediately following your Introduction Statement. 

Body

200

A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding is...

Informative Speech

200

The facts, data, or other information used to support a claim or finding. 

Evidence

200

Who presents the main points/arguments for his or her team's stand on the topic of the debate.

Lead Debater/ Constructor 

200

How many children does Ms. Cat have?

1 ! Double points if you guessed "one daughter" 

300

A short, declarative sentence that states the purpose, intent, or main idea of a speech. 

Thesis

300

At what stage of the writing process do you identify the audience and purpose of your presentation?  

Prewriting

300

Conveys information from a speaker to an audience.

Presentation

300

Who poses questions about the opposing team's arguments to its Question Responder.

Questioner/ Cross - Examiner

300

What did Mr. Parsley study in college?  

Communication & Rhetorical Studies 

Political Science 

(Double points if guessed both)

400

This is the part of speech that gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. 

Thesis 

400

What can help you get your thoughts flowing when writing? 

Brainstorming 

400

 Ethos, Logos, Pathos

Rhetorical Devices

400

Informative speeches help the audience to 

Understand 

400

How many years has Ms. Cat worked at IMET?

6 years

500

What is the purpose of an informative speech?

Convey knowledge and understanding

500

What is the last stage in the writing process (for speech)? 

Presenting

500

A phrase or sentence that indicates that a speaker is moving from one main point to another main point in a speech. 

Transitions

500

How can understanding other people's opinions help develop you to better communicate your own thoughts and opinions? Be specific! 

Open ended! 

500

Where did Ms. Cat get her undergraduate degree from? 

Ball State

Double points if Correct Major