| Term | Definition |
| Attention Getter | A sentence that will make your audience sit up and listen |
| Listener Relevance Link | Relates the topic to the audience; tell listeners why they should care |
| Speaker Credibility | Explain to the audience why you are qualified to speak about the topic |
| Thesis Statement | One sentence where you declare your topic and purpose |
| Preview of Speech | Gives an overview of the main points of your speech |
| Brakelight | A transition statement that warns the audience that the end is coming |
| Restatement of Thesis | Reinforces the main idea of your speech |
| Review of Main Points | Sums up the body of your speech |
| Clincher | Helps make your speech memorable and ties in with your attention getter |