Glossary
- citations
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references to the sources of information
- claim
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an assertion; the basis of an argument
- ethics
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a system or set of moral principles; the study of moral principles
- Eurocentric
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characterizing a worldview that focuses on European culture, history, and values
- general purpose
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the general reason or intention of the speech, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain
- lingua franca
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common language
- oral citations
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references to the sources of information given verbally during a speech
- oration
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formal public speaking
- organizational patterns
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common ways of organizing information in a speech or piece of writing
- patter
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quick, relaxed talk
- Persuasion
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the act of influencing other people either to believe something or to do something, or both
- plagiarism
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the use of another person’s creation or ideas without crediting that person
- purpose statement
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a statement that identifies the goal for the audience of a speech
- recapitulation
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a summary or restatement of information and ideas
- rhetoric
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the art of speaking and writing effectively; the study of this art
- signal
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a hint that the conclusion of a speech is coming soon
- specific purpose
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the reason or intention that is specific to a particular speech
- strong statement
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a statement that leaves a lasting impression on the audience
- summary
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a brief restatement of the main ideas
- transitional language
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words and phrases that are used to show transitions between ideas, often by signaling a relationship between the ideas
