Chapter 11 - Terms and Questions Mid Term Flashcards

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hypothetical illustration

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an imagery scenario that illuminates a point

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attention material

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the part of the introduction designed to capture audience interest

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rhetorical question

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question asked solely to stimulate interest and not to elicit a reply

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overt response question

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question asked to elicit a direct, immediate reply

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orienting material

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part of introduction that gives listeners the information they need to fully understand and believe the rest of the speech

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credibility

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audience perception of a speaker as believable, trustworthy, and competent

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preview

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preliminary look at the highlights of a speech

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clincher

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final statement in a speech that drives home the key concept

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Why is it necessary to have attention material?

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to grab the audience’s attention

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purpose of the orienting material

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gives the audience an idea of what will be covered, and shows that you are well prepared and won’t waste their time

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How to give listeners an incentive to listen to the speech?

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use orienting material

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How does a preview of main points reassure the audience?

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shows you are well prepared and are not going to waste their time

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12
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Why do you not end a speech abruptly?

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it doesn’t give a sense of closure

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Why should you restate your main point in the conclusion?

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people perk up at the end, so that is your last chance to get your message across

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