A speech early in the term designed to get students speaking in front of the class as soon as possible.

• ice breaker speech

• introductory speech

• extemporaneous speech

• introduction

The opening section of a speech.

• the title

• the introduction

• the body

• the conclusion

The main section of a speech.

• main points

• the introduction

• the body

• the conclusion

The final section of a speech.

• main points

• the introduction

• the transition

• the conclusion

A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.

• main point order

• sequential order

• topical order

• chronological order

A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent topics.

• logistical order

• sequential order

• topical order

• chronological order

The major points developed in the body of the speech.

• thesis statement

• main points

• the theme

• the body

A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.

• transition

• introduction-body-conclusion

• gestures

• applause

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.

• ice breaker speech

• demonstration speech

• extemporaneous speech

• introduction speech

The motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.

• gestures

• transitions

• eye contact

• interactions