Chapter 10:
Language
Language
Language that uses metaphors and similes to compare things that may not be literally alike.
What is Figurative Language?
The relative softness or loudness of your voice.
What is Volume?
Logical and organized arguments and the credible evidence to support the arguments within a speech; arguments based on logic.
What is Logos?
Drawing conclusions about an object or phenomenon based on its similarities to something else.
What is Analogical Reasoning?
What is Toast?
A figure of speech that identifies something as being the same as some unrelated thing for rhetorical effect, thus highlighting the similarities between the two.
What is Metaphor?
The relative highness or lowness of your voice.
What is Pitch?
The use of emotions such as anger, joy, hate, desire for community, and love to persuade the audience of the rightness of proposition; arguments based on emotion.
What is Pathos?
A type of reasoning in which examples or specific instances are used to supply strong evidence for (though not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion; the scientific method.
What is Inductive Reasoning?
A humorous speech designed to both praise and good-naturedly insult a person being honored.
What is Roast?
The succession of sentences beginning with the same word or group of words.
What is Anaphora?
The subtle but meaningful variations in speech delivery, which can include the use of pitch, tone, volume, and pace.
What are Vocal Cues?
The influence of speaker credentials and character in a speech; arguments based on credibility.
What is Ethos?
A three sentence argument composed of a major premise (a generalization or principle that is accepted as true), a minor premise (and example of the major premise), and a conclusion.
What is Syllogism?
A speech given in honor of someone who died.
What is Eulogy?
Language used in a specific field that may or may not be understood by others.
What is Jargon?
The presentation of a carefully rehearsed speech, spoken in a conversational manner using brief notes.
What is Extemporaneous Speaking?
The decision to expose ourselves to messages that we already agree with, rather than those that confront or challenge us.
What is Selective Exposure?
A fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute.
What is Ad Hominem?
A humorous speech that makes a serious point.
What is After-Dinner Speech?
Language devices often used to make something unpleasant sound more tolerable.
What is Euphemism?
A small raised surface, usually with a slanted top, where a speaker can place notes during a speech.
What is Lectern?
A psychological phenomenon where people confronted with conflicting information or viewpoints reach a state of dissonance (generally the disagreement between conflicting thoughts and/or actions), which can be very uncomfortable, and results in actions to get rid of the dissonance and maintain consonance.
What is Cognitive Dissonance?
Inappropriate appeal to pity or emotions to hide lack of facts or argument.
What is Ad Misericordium?
What is Speech of Commencement?