Speechwriting Terminologies

Question 1

A formal address ________________.

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Is one in which you address people you don't know well, such as a school's staff

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Is one in which you address your teammates

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Is one in which you address your classmates

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of informal speech?

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Interacting with your classmates

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Speaking with a school's staff

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Speaking during a conference

Question 3

Which of the following sentences is an example of inclusive language? Select all that apply.

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We

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That

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Shall

Question 4

What exactly is a rhetorical question?

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A question that is designed to elicit thought about a subject but does not demand an answer.

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A question that must be addressed

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A question that makes no sense

Question 5

Which of the following describes a rhetorical question?

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Do you really want to be rich or you just want to be free?

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What is your favorite food?

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Have you been in Paris?

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Do you want to come?

Question 6

"If you believe something deserves to exist, and you want to use it, don't let anyone stop you from doing so." This is an example of ____________.

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A motivational speech

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A reflective speech

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An entertainment

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An anecdote

Question 7

Another term for a brief, entertaining, or interesting story based on true events is...

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An anecdote

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A sonnet

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A voicenote

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A poem