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Speech 9, 10, 19
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Writing
9th Grade
05/14/2012

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Speech to Entertain
Definition
A speech that simply tries to gain and keep the audience's attention.
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Speech to Inform
Definition
A speech that provides information and knowledge about a certain topic.
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Speech to Persuade
Definition
A speech that's intended to change the audience's attitudes or behavior.
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Controlling Purpose
Definition
The primary purpose.
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Hidden Agenda
Definition
When the purpose of a speech is intentionally unstated or hidden behind another purpose.
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Purpose Statement
Definition
Controls your speech preparation an narrows your topic.
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Thesis Statement
Definition
Simply your point of view about the topic reduced to single sentence.
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Categorical
Definition
words that don't allow exceptions.
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Narrowing a Topic
Definition
a way to make the topic more manageable.
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Occasion
Definition
A specific event within the situation.
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Dynamism
Definition
A speaker who has an energetic, lively, active, or assertive style.
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Fluent
Definition
Flow without unnecessary interruption.
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Impromptu Delivery
Definition
The delivery format that requires the least preparation.
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Extemporaneous Delivery
Definition
Relies on an outline or on notes.
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Manuscript Delivery
Definition
Requires a speaker to write out every word of a speech.
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Memorized Delivery
Definition
requires preparing a manuscript and presenting it from memory.
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Transition
Definition
Words and phrases that connect ideas in one part of a speech to those in another.
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Specialized Speeches
Definition
Speeches given in response to situations that occur frequently.
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Courtesy Speeches
Definition
Speeches that fulfill social custom.
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Ceremonial Speeches
Definition
Designed to recognize special occasions.
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Original Oration
Definition
A persuasive speech the student prepares.
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Extemporaneous Speeches
Definition
Given with brief preparation about current events projects.
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Impromptu Speeches
Definition
Speeches given with minimal preparation.
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Conventions
Definition
Characteristics that are similar in a given kind of specialized speech.
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Eulogy
Definition
A speech given in response to a person's death.
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Contest Speeches
Definition
Original orations. Extemporaneous speeches. Informative speeches.
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Ladder of speech purpose
Definition
Speech purposes in order.
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Description
Definition
detailed physical characteristics of a subject.
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Narration
Definition
An account of some activity in story form.
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Comparison/Contrast
Definition
significant similarities and differences.
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Definition
Definition
the meaning of a term or terms.
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Process Analysis
Definition
The importance of the steps leading to a product.
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Cause and effect
Definition
the relationship between cause and effect.
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Classification
Definition
Dividing a subject into groups or categories.
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Outline
Definition
the basis of your speech
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