Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcards
ice breaker speech
a speech early in the term designed to get students speaking in front of the class as soon as possible
introduction
the opening section of a speech
body
the main section of a speech
topical order
a method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
main points
the major points developed in the body of a speech
transition
a word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
chronological order
a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
conclusion
the final section of a speech
extemporaneous speech
a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes