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Speech midterm
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13
English
Undergraduate 1
10/21/2014

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Ethos
Definition
the characteristics that makes a speaker appear honest , credible , powerful and appealing.
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Competence
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The perception of a speaker as intelligent ,informed and well -prepared
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Integrity
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The quality of being ethical,honest and dependable
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Goodwill
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The dimensions of ethos by which listeners perceive of a speaker as having their best interest at heart
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identification
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The feeling of sharing or closeness that can level between speakers and listeners
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Dynamism
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The perception of a speaker as confident,decisive and enthusiastic
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Parallel Construction
Definition
Wording points in a repeated pattern and emphasize their importance and to show how they are related and both constructed
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Relevance
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Refers to the extend to which a speech relates to an audience specific needs ,interests or concerns
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Intensity
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Refers to the extend to which aspects of a speech have the quality of being striking or standing out. Example visuals
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Contrast
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Attracts attention and sharpens perspective by highlighting the differences between opposites
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Repetition
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Repeating sounds, words and phrases to attract and hold attention
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Novelty
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Quality of being new or unusual
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Retention
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Extend to which speaker remember and use a message
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