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| A word like never or always that allows no exceptions |
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| The dominant goal of a speech; either to persuade, to inform, or to entertain |
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| Concealing the real purpose of a speech; often, preending to entertain while speaking to persuade |
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| Scaling down a large, general subject to a smaller, more specific one in order to fit the time limits for a speech |
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| The time and circumstances in which something happens |
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| A sentence specifying the subject, the audience, and the goal of a speech |
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| Usually a humorous speech, designed to hold the attention of the audience and amuse them |
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| A speech that tries to make an audience more knowledgeable or to increase their understanding of a topic through presentation of information |
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| A speech to change, create, or reinforce attitudesor behaviors |
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| A sentence summing up the speaker's point of view on the topic of his or hr speech; usually, a part of the speech |
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| The trait associated with a speech presentation style that is energetic, lively, active, or assertive |
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| Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words or phrases |
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| To flow without interruption |
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| Delivery that isn't rehearsed and doesn't involve notes or prior planning |
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| A form of speech delivery in which every word of the speech is written out |
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| A memorized presentation of a speech manuscript |
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| The words, phrases, and sentences that tie the parts of a speech together |
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| A speech delivered on a special occasion, such as graduation or a dedication |
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| Characteristics or traditions that are common to all speeches of a certain kind |
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| Speeches intended to fulfill the demands of social custom, such as thanking a group for an award |
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| A ceremonial speech, often given at a funeral, in memory of a person who died |
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| Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words or phrases |
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| Delivery that isn't rehearsed and doesn't involve notes or prior planning |
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| a persuasive speech, prepared in advance and memorized, and delivered as part of a school contest |
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| Speeches given in response to frequently occuring occasions; courtesy speeches, ceremonial speeches, contest seeches |
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