Key Terms In Speech Flashcards
0
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What is the term used for when you steer away from the topic?
A
Digression
1
Q
What is hedging and give an example
A
Make statements lede direct, assertive and harsh (softens).
E.G. “do you mind”
“Could you”
“Perhaps”
2
Q
What is it called when something is left out or is missing more then one word?
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Deletion/Ellipsis
3
Q
What is phatic communication and give an example
A
Meaningless but socially significant phrases.
E.G. “How are you?”
4
Q
Name two effects of repetition
A
- For emphasis
2. To give the speaker more time
5
Q
Give an example of an adress term
A
“Our Jasmine”
6
Q
Name three other key speech terms that have not been mentioned in this deck
A
Interruptions
Overlaps
Fillers
7
Q
What is an intervention?
A
Attempts to gain the floor
