Speech Elements and Techniques Quiz

Introduction

• The time, place, and circumstances that prompted the speech

• Opening of a speech

• Appeal to emotions

• Ending section that summarizes and leaves an impression

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Hook

• Opening statement designed to grab the audience’s attention

• Main idea or argument

• Words or phrases that connect ideas

• Short personal story used to illustrate a point

Transition

• The speaker’s attitude toward the topic or audience

• The specific group the speech is directed toward

• Words or phrases that connect ideas

• Feelings or ideas a word suggests

Conclusion

• Ending section that summarizes and leaves an impression

• Opening statement designed to grab the audience’s attention

• Direct statement telling the audience what to do

• Opposing view that a speaker addresses

Call to Action

• Facts, examples, or reasoning that support a claim

• Direct statement telling the audience what to do

• Appeal to credibility or character

• Short personal story used to illustrate a point

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Rhetorical Appeals

• The speaker’s background, role, and point of view

• Aristotle’s persuasive techniques

• Feelings or ideas a word suggests

• The main topic or idea being addressed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Ethos

• Appeal to logic and evidence

• Appeal to credibility or character

• Repeating words or phrases for emphasis

• Short personal story used to illustrate a point

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Pathos

• Appeal to emotions

• Appeal to credibility or character

• Word choice

• Opposing view a speaker addresses

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Logos

• Appeal to credibility or character

• Appeal to logic and evidence

• The specific group the speech is meant to reach

• Appeal to emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Tone

• The speaker’s attitude toward the topic or audience

• The feelings or ideas a word suggests

• The reason the speech was written and delivered

• The main topic or idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4