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What are signposts?

A type of connective that emphasizes physical movement through the speech content and lets the audience know exactly where they are; commonly uses terms such as First, Second, Finally or intro, middle, end. Helps audiences remember the speaker's message more clearly.

  • Red herring
  • Rhetorical question
  • Rooting down
  • Slang
  • Slippery slope
  • Speaker notes

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