Speech Vocab 4: Persuasive

Counterargument

• A statement that supports another argument

• An argument that is presented to oppose or refute another argument

• A conclusion drawn from evidence

• A rhetorical question meant to provoke thought

Kairos

• A call to action that shows the audience that this is the time

• A type of rhetorical appeal based on character

• A method of organizing a speech

• A persuasive technique using emotional appeal

Audience

• A type of speech delivery

• The group of people a speech is directed towards

• A method of organizing a speech

• A visual aid used in presentations

Logos

• An appeal to the audience's emotions and feelings

• An appeal to the audience's logic and reasoning (facts, statistics)

• An appeal to the audience's ethics and credibility

• An appeal to the audience's imagination and creativity

Persuasion

• The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning and rhetorical appeal

• A method of gathering information through surveys and interviews

• A technique used to manipulate someone's emotions without logical reasoning

• The process of making a decision based on statistical data

Bias

• A preference for something based on personal feelings

• A prejudice for or against something

• An objective analysis of facts

• A neutral stance on an issue

Pacing

• Knowing when to speed up or slow down your speech to match the mood and intensity of what you are speaking about

• A technique used to memorize speeches more effectively

• A method for organizing your speech content logically

• The practice of using gestures to enhance your speech delivery

Poise/Confidence

• Standing straight and believing in yourself and what you are saying

• Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself

• Avoiding eye contact and speaking softly

• Relying on others for validation

Claim

• The writer's position; what they want the audience to believe

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• An emotional appeal to the audience

• A summary of the main points in the text

Diction

• The choice and use of words in speech - affects the tone and effectiveness of the message being communicated

• The rhythm and flow of a piece of writing

• The overall theme or message of a literary work

• The use of figurative language to enhance meaning