What type of text is an opinion speech?
An argumentative-appellative text.
What is the main aim of an opinion speech?
To persuade the audience.
How is an opinion speech structured?
Into introduction, main part, and conclusion.
What does the introduction of an opinion speech include?
The occasion and reference to the topic and source text.
What elements are in the main part of an opinion speech?
The speaker’s position, arguments, and examples.
What can the conclusion of an opinion speech contain?
A consequence, summary, or appeal.
What should an opinion speech maintain even on emotional topics?
It should remain factual and use comprehensible arguments.
Why does the written opinion speech use formal address?
Because the audience usually includes teachers, parents, event visitors, and peers.
What types of source texts are typical for opinion speeches?
Journalistic texts like interviews, articles, reports, comments, and columns.
What word count defines a long opinion speech?
540 to 660 words.
What word count defines a medium-length opinion speech?
405 to 495 words.
What does the 3B rule describe in argumentation?
A complete chain of argumentation with thesis, justification, and evidence.
How many operators do writing tasks for opinion speeches usually contain?
Three to four operators.
What must be done with every operator in opinion speech writing tasks?
Every operator must be completed.
Which requirement area and cognitive process does the operator “name” belong to?
Requirement area 1 and requires reproduction.
Which requirement area and cognitive process does the operator “examine” belong to?
Requirement area 2 and requires reconstruction and transfer.
Which requirement area and cognitive process does the operator “appeal” belong to?
Requirement area 3 and requires reflection and problem-solving.
What does the introduction of an opinion speech do to the audience?
It addresses the audience.
What should the introduction of an opinion speech state about the speech?
It states why the speech is being held.
How does the introduction of an opinion speech handle the source text content?
It briefly summarizes the essential content of the source text.
How should the introduction of an opinion speech affect audience curiosity?
It makes the audience curious without anticipating the entire speech.
How should the audience be engaged during an opinion speech?
The audience should be addressed and involved repeatedly.
What methods can be used to involve the audience in an opinion speech?
Direct address and carefully dosed rhetorical devices can be used.
What does the main part of an argument include?
Suitable arguments and possibly refuted counterarguments.
What rhetorical device uses several consecutive words starting with the same sound?
Alliteration.
What is anaphora in rhetoric?
Repetition of a word or group at the start of successive sentences.
What does antithesis juxtapose?
Opposing terms.
What defines a klimax in rhetoric?
A sequence of three or more parts increasing in intensity.
What is parataxis?
Juxtaposition of equal main clauses in sequence.
What does the conclusion of a speech typically do?
It summarizes the position and draws a conclusion.
What does a conclusion often include besides summarizing and concluding?
It makes suggestions or appeals to the audience.
What does a conclusion usually do to the audience at the end?
It thanks the audience and says goodbye.
What should an opinion speech generally aim to do besides convince the audience?
Encourage a change in behaviour.
What does FOMO stand for in smartphone use context?
Fear of missing out.
Which factors influence young people's smartphone use?
Personal interests, social habits, WLAN, screen time, device reach, and social pressure.
When does smartphone use become particularly problematic?
When it displaces sleep, homework, conversations, or family time.
What does a sensible family approach to smartphone use include?
Clear agreements, phone-free times, conscious media talks, fewer notifications, and adult role models.
Who stated there is no general rule for problematic smartphone use?
Psychologist Andrea Pettenhofer.
What sign of addiction does Andrea Pettenhofer mention?
More than three days without being able to do without the phone.
Test your knowledge with 18 questions on Writing an Opinion Speech.
1. What makes an opinion speech different from a primarily informative report?
2. Which sequence best represents the standard structure of an opinion speech?
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