Com 101 Exam 2
contrast
a statement of the differences among two or more people, events, ideas, etc.
statistics
numerical data
concept
a belief, theory, ideas, notion, principle, or the like
speaking outline
a brief outline used to jog a speakers memory during the presentation of a speech
crescendo ending
a conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
dissolve ending
a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
academic database
a database that catalogues articles from scholarly journals
preparation outline
a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech
preliminary bibliography
a list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
catalogue
a listing of all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library
problem-solution order
a method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
topical order
a method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
spatial order
a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
chronological order
a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
casual order
a method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause and effect relationship
call number
a number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves
rhetorical question
a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud
newspaper and periodicals database
a research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of magazines, journals, and newspapers
virtual library
a search engine that combines internet technology with traditional library methods of cataloguing and assessing data
example
a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like
informative speech
a speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
internal preview
a statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
preview statement
a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
comparison
a statement of the similarities among two or more people, events, ideas, etc
description
a statement that depicts a person, event, idea, or the like with clarity and vividness
extended example
a story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
abstract
a summary of a magazine or journal article written by someone other than the original author
process
a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
signpost
a very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
connective
a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship among them
transition
a word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
reference work
a work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
research interview
an interview conducted to gather information for a speech
sponsoring organization
an organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
event
anything that happens or is regarded as happening
object
anything that is visible tangible and stable in form
before the interview
define the purpose decide when the interview arrange the interview decide whether to record it prepare questions
hypothetical example
describes an imaginary or ficticous situation
delivery cues
directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key points of the speech
during the interview
dress appropriately and be on time repeat purpose record keep interview on track listen dont overstay
strategic organization
putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
testimony
quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
quoting out of context
quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
after the interview
review your notes
brief example
specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
peer testimony
testimony from ordinary people with first hand experience or insight on a topic
expert testimony
testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
direct quotation
testimony that is presented word for word
credibility
the audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
goodwill
the audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
bibliography
the list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
main points
the major points developed in the body of a speech, most speeches contain from two to five main points
supporting materials
the materials used to support a speakers ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples, statistics, and testimony
visual framework
the pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speakers ideas
personalize
to present ones ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
paraphrase
to restate or summarize a sources ideas in ones own words