| A | B |
| Delivery reminders | notes to the speaker that aid in the delivery of a speech |
| Extemporaneous delivery | speaking from limited notes rather than a reading word-for-word from a manuscript |
| Bibliography | a list of sources cited in a speech |
| Conclusion | the section of a speech that signals the audience that is speech is nearing an end |
| Introduction | the beginning of a speech |
| Transitions | key words or phrases that signal listeners that the speaker is moving from one part of a speech to another. |
| Evidence | information gathered from credible research that supports a speaker's claim |
| Subordination | a hierarchy in the relationship of main points and supporting materials |
| Body | the section of a speech that includes all major and supporting points and falls between the introduction and the conclusion |
| Speaking outline | a type of outline containing only short phrases or key words representing the speaker's ideas and giving reminders of delivery guidelines |
| Working outline | a type of outlne that contains full sentences and detailed notes of a speech |
| Clincher | a closing statement that leaves an audience with a vivid memory of a speech |
| Summary | a brief review of a speech's main points |
| Preview | a breif statement of the main points to be developed in the body of a speech |
| Rhetorical Question | a question that listeners answer in their heads |
| Attention Getter | material intended to capture the audience's interest at the strat of a speech |