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conversation
-organizing thoughts logically
-tailoring message to audience
-telling a story for maximum impact
-adapting to listener feedback
chronological organization
A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.
spatial organization
A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.
problem-solution organization
A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem.
topical organization
A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.
speaker credibility
The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.
ethics
The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
ethical guidelines
-make sure your goals are ethically sound
-Be fully prepared for each speech
-Be honest in what you say
-Avoid name calling and other forms of abusive language
To persuade
the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing people's beliefs or actions
persuasive speech
A speech designed to change or reinforce the audience's beliefs or actions.
Causal Organization
a method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship
abstract words
words that refer to ideas or concepts
concrete words
words that refer to tangible objects
inclusive language
language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors.
language is important
accurately, clearly, vividly, and appropriately
manuscript speech
a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
impromptu speech
a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
extemporaneous speech
a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
memorized speech
a speech that is thoroughly rehearsed and recited from memory
personal apperance
should be appropriate to the speech topic and audience, and should build credibilitiy
question of fact
a question about the truth or falsity of an assertion
question of value
a question about the worth, rightness, morality, and so forth of an idea or action
question of policy
a question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
target audience
the portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
immediate action
a persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
passive agreement
a persuasive speech in which the speaker's goals is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy
competence
how an audience regards a speaker's intelligence, expertise, and knowledge of the subject
character
how an audience regards a speaker's sincerity, trustworthiness, and concern for the well-being of the audience
initial credibility
the credibility of a speaker before she or he starts to speak
derived credibility
the credibility of a speaker produced by everything she of he says and does during the speech
terminal credibility
the credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech
introduction speech
a speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience
commemorative speech
a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
presentation speech
a speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition
acceptance speech
a speech that gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition
three traits of a good acceptance speech
brevity, humility, and graciousness
purpose of a special occasion speech
fit the special needs of the occasion and contribute to the ceremonial aura
eulogy
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.
toast
an act of proposing or of drinking in honor of a toast
commencement address
graduation speech