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Chapter 9,10,19
Speech
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Debate/Speech
9th Grade
05/12/2012

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Categorical Terms
Definition
A word like never or always that allows no exceptions
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Controlling Purpose
Definition
The dominant goal of a speech; either to persuade, to inform, or to entertain
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Hidden Agenda
Definition
Concealing the real purpose of a speech; often, preending to entertain while speaking to persuade
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Narrowing the Topic
Definition
Scaling down a large, general subject to a smaller, more specific one in order to fit the time limits for a speech
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Occasion
Definition
The time and circumstances in which something happens
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Purpose Statement
Definition
A sentence specifying the subject, the audience, and the goal of a speech
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Speech to Entertain
Definition
Usually a humorous speech, designed to hold the attention of the audience and amuse them
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Speech to Inform
Definition
A speech that tries to make an audience more knowledgeable or to increase their understanding of a topic through presentation of information 
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Speech to Persuade
Definition
A speech to change, create, or reinforce attitudesor behaviors
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Thesis Statement
Definition
A sentence summing up the speaker's point of view on the topic of his or hr speech; usually, a part of the speech
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Dynamism
Definition
The trait associated with a speech presentation style that is energetic, lively, active, or assertive
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Extemporaneous Delivery
Definition
Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words or phrases
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Fluency
Definition
To flow without interruption
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Impromtu Delivery
Definition
Delivery that isn't rehearsed and doesn't involve notes or prior planning
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Manuscript Delivery
Definition
A form of speech delivery in which every word of the speech is written out
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Memorized Delivery
Definition
A memorized presentation of a speech manuscript
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Transition
Definition
The words, phrases, and sentences that tie the parts of a speech together
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Ceremonial Speeches
Definition
A speech delivered on a special occasion, such as graduation or a dedication
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Conventions
Definition
Characteristics or traditions that are common to all speeches of a certain kind
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Courtesy Speeches
Definition
Speeches intended to fulfill the demands of social custom, such as thanking a group for an award
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Eulogy
Definition
A ceremonial speech, often given at a funeral, in memory of a person who died
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Extemporaneous Speech
Definition
Delivery from an outline or notes containing key words or phrases
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Impromtu Speech
Definition
Delivery that isn't rehearsed and doesn't involve notes or prior planning
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Original Oration
Definition
a persuasive speech, prepared in advance and memorized, and delivered as part of a school contest
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Specialized Speeches
Definition
Speeches given in response to frequently occuring occasions; courtesy speeches, ceremonial speeches, contest seeches
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