Speechwriting Terminologies 5

Question 1

What is a 'refrain' in a speech?

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A repeated phrase or line used at intervals for emphasis

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A single opening sentence

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A statistical chart

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The closing thank-you

Question 2

What does 'kairos' refer to in rhetoric?

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The opportune timing and context of an argument

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The speaker's credibility

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An emotional appeal

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A logical proof

Question 3

A 'transition' in speechwriting functions to:

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Connect ideas and guide the audience between sections

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Cite a primary source

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End the speech abruptly

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Introduce the venue

Question 4

What is 'asyndeton' as a stylistic device?

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Omitting conjunctions between words or clauses for pace

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Adding extra conjunctions for emphasis

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Repeating the first word of each line

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Reversing word order

Question 5

The 'exordium' in a classical speech is:

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The introduction that prepares the audience

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The conclusion

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The main body of arguments

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A rebuttal of opponents

Question 6

What is a 'metaphor' in speechwriting?

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An implied comparison stating one thing is another

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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An exaggeration for effect

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A repeated opening phrase

Question 7

What does 'tone' describe in a speech?

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The speaker's attitude conveyed through word choice and delivery

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The exact word count

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The number of rhetorical devices used

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The seating arrangement