Chapter 4 & 5 Flashcards
A speech early in the term designed to get students speaking in front of the class as soon as possible.
Ice Breaker Speech
The opening section of a speech.
Introduction
The main section of a speech.
Body
A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.
Chronological Order
A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.
Topical Order
The major points developed in the body of a speech.
Main Points
A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.
Transition
The final section of the speech.
Conclusion
A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.
Extemporaneous Speech
Motions of a speaker’s hands or arms during a speech.
Gestures
Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.
Eye Contact
The subject of a speech.
Topic
A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Brainstorming
The broad goal of a speech.
General Purpose
A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech.
Specific Purpose