Speechwriting Terminologies 3

Question 1

What is 'pathos' in classical rhetoric?

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An appeal to the audience's emotions

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An appeal to logic and evidence

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An appeal to the speaker's authority

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An appeal to tradition

Question 2

The 'thesis' of a speech is:

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The central argument or main point being made

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The closing applause line

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A supporting anecdote

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The list of acknowledgments

Question 3

What does 'parallelism' add to a speech?

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Balanced, repeated grammatical structures for rhythm

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Random variation to avoid monotony

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Statistical credibility

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A formal salutation

Question 4

A 'rhetorical question' is one that:

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Is asked for effect without expecting an answer

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Requires the audience to vote

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Always opens a speech

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Demands a factual reply from an expert

Question 5

What is a 'tagline' in speechwriting?

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A memorable phrase that encapsulates the core message

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A footnote citing a source

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The speaker's job title

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A timing cue for the teleprompter

Question 6

The 'hook' of a speech serves to:

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Grab the audience's attention at the opening

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List the speaker's references

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Conclude the argument

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Provide the venue details

Question 7

What does 'logos' appeal to?

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Reason, logic, and evidence

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Emotion and sentiment

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The speaker's reputation

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Shared cultural identity