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Exam 2
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Debate/Speech
Undergraduate 1
04/08/2009

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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."
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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.
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Rate
Definition
How fast you speak
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Volume
Definition
How loudly or softly you speak
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Pitch
Definition
The highness or lowness of your voice on the musical staff
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Pronunciation
Definition
How the sounds of a word are are said and which parts are stressed
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Enunciation
Definition
The act of speaking distinctly and clearly
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Invitational Speaking
Definition
Seek agreement about the worth of a person, event, place, process, object, or idea.
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Persuasive Speaking
Definition
The process of influencing attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors through a public speech
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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.
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Analogical Reasoning
Definition
Reasoning by comparison, links two things together and claims that what is true of one is therefore true of the other.
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Hasty Generalization
Definition
A speaker draws a conclusion based on too little evidence.
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False Cause
Definition
When a speaker claims that because one event follows another, the first caused the second
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Slippery Slope
Definition
Involves cause and effect
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Either Or
Definition
There are only two alternatives when, in fact others exist
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Straw Man
Definition
When a speaker weakens the opposing position by misrepresenting it in some way and then attacks that weaker(straw man) argument
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Bandwagon
Definition
When something is presented as popular and therefore good or desirable
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Appeal to Tradition
Definition
Defense of the way things are simply because that's the way they have always been
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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
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Non Sequitur
Definition
A conclusion does not follow from evidence for when an argument is supported with irrelevant evidence
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Persuasive Punch Words
Definition
words that evoke emotion. These must be used selectively or they will loose their impact
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Speech of Welcome
Definition
A formal, public greeting to a visiting person or group to make them feel comfortable and appreciated
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Antithesis
Definition
Combining contrasting ideas in the same sentence
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Attitude
Definition
Tendency to respond favorably or unfavorably to something, to like or dislike it. Help ass ti a persuasive speech
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Actuation Persuasive Speech
Definition
Designed to influence behavior
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Ethos
Definition
The appeal of speaker credibility, in the sense of competence and character
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Common Ground
Definition
a technique for bolstering ethos by identifying with the audience by talking about shared beliefs and values related to the argument
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Tribute
Definition
Praises or celebrates a person, group, or an event
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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
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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
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