Talk (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What distinguishes a speech from a casual talk?
What distinguishes a speech from a casual talk?
A speech is formal, often for larger audiences.
What should the title of a talk do?
What should the title of a talk do?
Clearly indicate the topic being discussed.
What should a talk's introduction achieve?
What should a talk's introduction achieve?
Capture attention and present the main thesis.
What do body paragraphs in a talk develop?
What do body paragraphs in a talk develop?
Key points with supporting details and anecdotes.
How should a conclusion in a talk function?
How should a conclusion in a talk function?
Summarize main points and reinforce the talk's purpose.
What does TAGS stand for in planning a talk?
What does TAGS stand for in planning a talk?
Topic, Audience, Genre, and Style.
What effect do rhetorical questions have in a talk?
What effect do rhetorical questions have in a talk?
Engage the audience and provoke their thoughts.
What is the purpose of appeals to emotion (pathos)?
What is the purpose of appeals to emotion (pathos)?
Elicit feelings like sympathy and urgency.
What is hyperbole used for in speeches?
What is hyperbole used for in speeches?
Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
How can speakers create vivid imagery?
How can speakers create vivid imagery?
Using metaphors and similes in their talks.