english Flashcards

1
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Are delivered with prepared notes and can have preparation time from a few minutes to half-an-hour.

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extemporaneous speech

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Webster’s dictionary defines the word “impromptu” as “made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment; composed or uttered without previous preparation.

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impromptu speech

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3
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refers to a formal and eloquent speech delivered in a public setting, often to persuade, inform, or inspire an audience.

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oration

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4
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the speaker

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orator

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5
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the craft of conveying thoughts

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oratory

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6
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Indian patriot leader during the time India was a British colony

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mahatma gandhi

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6
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corruption by desire

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chanda-gati

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7
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straying away from the right way

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dosa-gati

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8
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ignorance

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moga-gati

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9
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fear and cause of other a-gati

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bhaya-gati

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10
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icon of democracy in Myanmar
grantee of the Nobel Peace Prize
efused to prompt brutality while under house arrest

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Aung San Suu Kyi

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11
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solid explanation or an event when you express something with a great deal of feeling;

lines are delivered with strong emotion to create great impact

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declamation

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12
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money from the government to keep the payment of a product or service low.

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subsidy

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13
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the process of getting officially recognized in a particular field

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accreditation

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14
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a period of someones rule

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regime

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15
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an outward show of politeness

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nicety

16
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to prevent or discourage

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deter

17
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a journalistic text that tackles the events of the day

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hard news report or news report

18
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not considered as news article because it tackles not the writer’s opinion based on the news topic of the day

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editorial or opinion article

19
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a journalistic text that appeals to the readers interest/ may contain more photos than a hard news report

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feature article

20
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focuses on games and sporting events

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sports news article

21
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the title of a newspaper article that is commonly printed in large letters

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headline

22
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this is the name of the writer and his/her specialty

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byline

23
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this is the place where the story or event happens

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placeline

24
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this is the opening paragraph of a news story. it is the most important part of the news story because it gives readers the most important information in a clear, concise manner.

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lead

25
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do not overuse adjectives in leads.

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flowery language

26
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a type of writing that presents the news and information

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journalistic writing

27
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3 abc

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accuracy, brevity, clarity

28
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THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF LEAD. IT GIVES A SUMMARY OF THE STORY

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traditional lead

29
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uses short, forceful statement that attract the readers attention, it is always followed by a summary lead that will give you context

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punch lead

30
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ALWAYS FOLLOWED BY A NUT PARAGRAPH THAT WILL PROVIDE CONTEXT

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question lead

31
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MAKE SURE THAT THE QUESTION YOULL USE IS RELEVANT IN THE WHOLE STORY IT IS USUALLY USED IN FEATURE STORIES

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qoutation lead

32
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Sanskrit poet and Indian dramatist in the 5th century

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kalidasa