Chapter 16 Speaking Beyond The Classroom

Question 1

Agenda

Answer 1

Something that defines the purpose and direction a group takes for a single meeting as well as for an entire project.

Question 2

Elevator pitch

Answer 2

A thirty-second to 3-minute speech designed to introduce and enlist interest in a concept, product, or practice.

Question 3

Eulogy

Answer 3

A kind of commemorative speech about someone who has died that is usually given shortly after his or her death.

Question 4

Group

Answer 4

Three or more individuals who are aware of each other’s presence, share a purpose for the group’s formation, and engage in communicative transactions.

Question 5

Groupthink

Answer 5

A mode of thinking where highly cohesive group members become so insulated from outside criticism and so convinced of their own moral superiority, they lose their capacity to think critically.

Question 6

Panel discussion

Answer 6

An extemporaneous group discussion held for the benefit of an audience.

Question 7

Speech of acceptance

Answer 7

A speech expressing thanks for an award or honor.

Question 8

Speech of commemoration

Answer 8

A speech that calls attention to the stature of the person or people being honored, or emphasizes the significance of an occasion.

Question 9

Speech to entertain

Answer 9

A speech that makes its point through the use of humor.

Question 10

Speech of introducion

Answer 10

A speech that briefly sets the stage for an upcoming speaker.

Question 11

Speech of recognition

Answer 11

A speech presenting am award honoring an individual.