Know the main components of a story.

Understand the techniques employed in building up the climax of a story.

Language

Denotation

Connotation

Know the definition of metaphor and simile and how they are used in a speech.

Understand the parts of Berlo’s Communication Model, their definitions, functions and be able to recognize examples.

Know the 4 types of informative speeches.

Description

Definition

Process/Demonstration

Expository

Be familiar with the different organizational patterns used for informative speaking.

Purposes of an introduction

Elements of an introduction

Types of attention getting devices

Forms of supporting material

Parts of a transitional sentence

Reasons to verbally cite sources

Purposes of a conclusion

Elements of a conclusion

Know the types of visual/audio aids and the do’s and don’ts of using them.