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What is an informative speech?

An informative speech aims to educate an audience on a specific topic by presenting factual information and evidence.

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what does prose mean? 

Prose is the ordinary form of written or spoken language, using standard grammatical structures, sentences, and paragraphs

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what does cohesive mean? 

Cohesion in writing or speech refers to how well the different parts of the text or presentation connect and flow together logically.

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In debate, what does convey mean

 To convey means to communicate or make something known or understood.

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in debate what is a heart moment

This term typically refers to a moment within a speech or performance that evokes strong emotions and connects with the audience on a deeper, personal level

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what does cutting mean in debate terms

In the context of debate or speech, "cutting" can refer to a couple of different concepts, one is interrupt what someone is saying

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What are elimination rounds about

In the context of debate or speech, "cutting" can refer to a couple of different concepts, one is interrupt what someone is saying

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what does solvency mechanism mean?

A solvency mechanism refers to a process or set of rules used to ensure a financial institution or organization can meet its financial obligations and avoid insolvency.

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what is duo interpretation about

 Duo interpretation is a competitive speech event where two participants perform a scene or piece of literature together.

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In debate, what is the final focus

This term is commonly used in debate to describe the final speech in a round, where a debater summarizes their arguments and refutes their opponent's claims.

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what does break mean in debate terms

In the context of competition, "break" typically refers to advancing from the preliminary rounds to the elimination rounds or finals.

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What is a humorous interpretation 

Humorous Interpretation is a performance where a student interprets a humorous literary work.

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international  extemporaneous speech means...

International Extemporaneous Speech involves giving a speech on a topic of international relevance

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what is the meaning of a AGD?

AGD (presumably referring to a debate) involves a structured debate where teams argue for and against a proposition

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what does recces mean in debate? 

Recess is a break or pause in a meeting or activity.  

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what is a round

 It can refer to a single game or match within a tournament, a series of speeches or debates, or a set of turns in a game.

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whats a program oral interpretation

 Program Oral Interpretation involves weaving multiple literary pieces into a single performance

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in debate meaning, what is domestic extemporaneous speech ?

Domestic Extemporaneous Speech focuses on topics related to the speaker's home country

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In public speaking, a roadmap is a brief outline of the main points to be covered, guiding the audience through the speech's structure

Roadmap

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A speech event where individuals deliver original speeches on a topic of their choice, often focusing on persuasion or information,

original oratory

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what are preliminary rounds?

Preliminary rounds are the initial stages of a competition, designed to qualify participants for later elimination or final rounds

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in debatte, what is a impromptu speech

Impromptu Speech requires a speaker to give a short, unrehearsed speech on a given topic.

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in speech and debate, what is a block

 Blocking refers to planned movement or actions during a speech, like walking to a specific spot

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The person in charge of leading a meeting or debate, ensuring it follows the correct procedures

presiding officer

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s the practice of using phrases or words to guide the audience through the key points and structure of a speech or written piece  

signposting