Ch.5- Choosing Topics Flashcards
(13 cards)
Brainstorming
Techniques used to generate a topic ideas
Commemorative speeches
Speech is presented as part of celebrations of anniversaries, national holidays, or important dates and are accompanied by attributes to the person or persons involved
Concept mapping
A brainstorming technique that creates a visual organizer of the narrowing down of ideas and ultimately a manageable topic
General purpose statements
Statements that describe the overall intent of the message; typically, to inform, persuade, entertain, or commemorate
Informative speeches
Speech is that present information that contribute something of significance to the body of knowledge of your audience; most typically about an object, person, event, process or concept there they would not know otherwise
Oral style
Writing for the listener
Parallel in structure
Labeling main claims for similar patterns such as two-word phrases, nouns, or one-word descriptors
Personal inventory
A brainstorming technique that organizes thoughts by creating different categories and listing topics under each category
Persuasive speeches
Speech is that a controversial and someway and attempt to influence and audiences attitudes, believes or actions with regard to a particular issue; typically, about current events, social issues, local issues, or beliefs
Significant topics
Topics that allow you to contribute information that your audience would not have known had you not given the presentation
Specific purpose statement
Statement indicating the direction our focus the speaker will take with his or her topic
Speeches to entertain
Speeches that are designed to make important points or have serious messages presented in a creative or humorous way
Thesis statement
A clear and concise sentences that provides an overview of the entire presentation
