Speechwriting Terminologies 4

Question 1

What is 'alliteration' in speechwriting?

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words

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Repetition of whole sentences

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Ending phrases with rhyme

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Contrasting two opposite ideas

Question 2

A 'segue' in a speech is:

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A smooth transition between topics

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A sudden change of speaker

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The final summary

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A pause for applause

Question 3

What does 'epistrophe' mean as a rhetorical device?

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses

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Repetition at the start of clauses

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Reversing the order of words

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Omitting conjunctions

Question 4

The 'peroration' of a speech is:

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The concluding section that drives the message home

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The introductory greeting

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A digression mid-speech

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The audience Q&A

Question 5

What is a 'pull quote' used for in a prepared speech?

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A standout line highlighted for emphasis or media use

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A correction of an earlier point

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A timing marker

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A list of attendees

Question 6

What does 'hyperbole' contribute to a speech?

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Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect

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Precise statistical accuracy

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A neutral tone

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A logical syllogism

Question 7

An 'aside' in a speech is:

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A brief remark directed to the audience apart from the main flow

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The opening statement

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A repeated refrain

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A formal citation