Details Title: Exam 2 Description: Definitions of words Total Flash Cards: 37 Created: 04/08/2009 17:44:24		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Debate/Speech Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Denotation Definition The dictionary definition of a word Term Connotative Meaning Definition What the word suggests or implies Term Thesaurus Definition A book of synonyms. This helps to see if another word fits better for your purpose Term Active Sentence Definition The subject performs the action. " We donated food and clothing items to the shelter." Term Listener Centered Delivery Definition Focused on ways to non-verbally reinforce the verbal message, making it more compelling to listeners. Avoids sending non verbal messages that distract from the verbal message. Term Rate Definition How fast you speak Term Volume Definition How loudly or softly you speak Term Pitch Definition The highness or lowness of your voice on the musical staff Term Pronunciation Definition How the sounds of a word are are said and which parts are stressed Term Enunciation Definition The act of speaking distinctly and clearly Term Invitational Speaking Definition Seek agreement about the worth of a person, event, place, process, object, or idea. Term Persuasive Speaking Definition The process of influencing attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors through a public speech Term Logos Definition Logical appeals, the systematic way you structure the argument and the way you use reasoning to build it and support your claims with evidence. Term Analogical Reasoning Definition Reasoning by comparison, links two things together and claims that what is true of one is therefore true of the other. Term Hasty Generalization Definition A speaker draws a conclusion based on too little evidence. Term False Cause Definition When a speaker claims that because one event follows another, the first caused the second Term Slippery Slope Definition Involves cause and effect Term Either Or Definition There are only two alternatives when, in fact others exist Term Straw Man Definition When a speaker weakens the opposing position by misrepresenting it in some way and then attacks that weaker(straw man) argument Term Bandwagon Definition When something is presented as popular and therefore good or desirable Term Appeal to Tradition Definition Defense of the way things are simply because that's the way they have always been Term Red Herring Definition Use of irrelevant evidence or arguments to try to divert listener's attention from the real issue. Term Ad Hominem Definition Attacking an opponents character rather then dealing with the issue Term Non Sequitur Definition A conclusion does not follow from evidence for when an argument is supported with irrelevant evidence Term Persuasive Punch Words Definition words that evoke emotion. These must be used selectively or they will loose their impact Term Speech of Welcome Definition A formal, public greeting to a visiting person or group to make them feel comfortable and appreciated Term Antithesis Definition Combining contrasting ideas in the same sentence Term Attitude Definition Tendency to respond favorably or unfavorably to something, to like or dislike it. Help ass ti a persuasive speech Term Actuation Persuasive Speech Definition Designed to influence behavior Term Ethos Definition The appeal of speaker credibility, in the sense of competence and character Term Common Ground Definition a technique for bolstering ethos by identifying with the audience by talking about shared beliefs and values related to the argument Term Tribute Definition Praises or celebrates a person, group, or an event Term Speech of Introduction Definition Short and has the purpose of introducing the main speaker Term Speech of Nomination Definition Proposes a nominee for an elected office, honor or award Term Speech of Presentation Definition Given to present an award to an individual or group and recognize the recipient's accomplishments Term Speech of Acceptance Definition Expresses appreciation for an award or gift received Term Speech of Tribute Definition Praises or celebrates a person. group or event