Ch 8 & 9 Final Exam Flashcards
Expert Testimony
Testimony from people that are recognized as experts in their field
Peer testimony
Testimony from ordinary people with first hand experience or insight on a topic
Difference between paraphrase & direct quote
Direct quote–> is testimony presented word for word
Paraphrase–> you restate or summarize a sources ideas in ones own words
Quoting out of context
Quoting a statement in a way to distort it’s meaning by removing the statement from the words & phrases surrounding it
Strategic Organization
Putting speech together in particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.
Main Points
Major points developed in body of the speech. Most contain 2-5 main points
Casual order
Speech Organization–> main points show cause-effect relationship
Spatial Order
Speech Organization–>main points follow directional path
Problem Solution Order
Speech Organization–> the 1st main point deals with existence of a problem & 2nd main point presents a solution to the problem
Chronological Order
Speech Organization–> main points follow a time pattern
Topical Order
Speech Organization–> main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
Tips for preparing Main Points (3)
- Keep points separate
- Use same pattern of wording for main points
- Balance the amount of time devoted to main points
Supporting Materials
Materials used to support speakers ideas
3 major kinds of supporting materials
- Examples
- Statistics
- Testimony
Connections & Transitions
Connection –> word or phrase that connects ideas of a speech & indicates the relationship between them.
Transition –> word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought & is moving on to another.