Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
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A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

A

Rhetorical question

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2
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The audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic

A

Credibility

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3
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The audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

A

Goodwill

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4
Q

A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech.

A

Preview statement

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5
Q

A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity.

A

Crescendo ending

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6
Q

A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step-by-step to a dramatic final statement.

A

Dissolve ending

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