Using Suspense
Definition: when you give your audience something to wait for

• Gives hints and clues, but not all info...
• Answer throughout
• Tease the audience
• Be sure to give all info by the end
• Cliffhangers

Facts and stats
Definition: facts validate what you say or write and stats= statistics

Mottos and mantras
Definition: words to live by!

Transition
Definition: make language flow

Thank you statement
Definition: thank people because people like to be appreciated

Appeal to self-interest of audience
Definition: talking directly to people in the audience and using "you"

Summarizing main points
Definition: the major and essential points

Visual aids
Definition: eye catchers, and enchanted, emphasize

Asking questions
Definition: getting audience thinking and engaged

Code switching
definition: change the way you speak or write depending where you are and who you are with

Using stories
Definition: anecdotes

"Using Quotations"
Definition: quote the words of others

Background information
Definition: the history, scoop and getting familiar with topic

Song lyrics and poetic devices Definition: quote of song or using rhyme rhythm

Reference to an occasion event or time Definition: holidays or birthdays or events

Issuing a challenger call to action Definition: challenge people, call them to action!

BRAINSTORMING

ALLUSION

VOICE

IMAGERY

PARAPHRASE

ABSTRACT

TEXT CITATION

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

RHYME & RYTHM

APEAL TO EMOTION

LITERARY ELEMENTS

SYNTAX & DICTION

SHOCKING OR STARTLING STATEMENTS

CAUSE & EFFECT

VISUALIZATION OF PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE