Comprehensive Review: Campus Journalism, Speech, Stage Arts, and Linguistics

A comprehensive vocabulary review set of 800 cards covering Campus Journalism, Speech Delivery, Stages, Technical Writing, and Linguistics based on the provided practice tests and lecture notes.

Arena Theatres

Large scale auditoria that have a central stage area with audiences on all sides, similar to theatres-in-the-round.

Black-box

Flexible performance spaces which are a single room painted black with the stage floor at the same level as the first audience row.

Studio Theatres

Flexible performance spaces, similar to black-box theatres, consisting of a single room painted black.

Platform Stages

A performance space consisting of a rectangular platform at one end of a room.

Hippodromes

Theatres that have a central circular arena surrounded by concentric tiered seating.

Site-specific Theatre

Performances occurring in non-traditional theatre spaces such as a pub, home, or warehouse.

Orchestra Pit

A sunken area at the front of the stage where the orchestra performs during the show.

Plaster Line

An imaginary line that runs across the stage along the upstage side of the proscenium arch.

Platform

A horizontal surface on a set or portable staging unit.

Proscenium

The arch or 'frame' around the stage; a portal between backstage and the apron.

Downstage

Stage direction indicating movement toward the audience.

Upstage

Stage direction indicating movement away from the audience.

Stage Left

The actor's left while facing the audience.

Stage Right

The actor's right while facing the audience.

House Left

The audience's left when facing the stage.

House Right

The audience's right when facing the stage.

Onstage

Movement toward the centerline of the stage.

Offstage

Movement away from the centerline of the stage.

Telescopic Seating

Retractable, nesting, seating risers used in flexible theatre spaces.

Thrust Stage

A playing space surrounded by audience seating on three sides.

Traverse Stage

A playing space surrounded by audience seating on two sides; also called an Ally Stage.

Vomitorium

An ally used as an entrance or exit, behind or alongside seating in the auditorium.

Theatre in-the-Round

A central performance area enclosed by the audience on all sides; rarely perfectly round.

Proscenium Stages

Stages that have an architectural frame known as the proscenium arch.

Light Board Operator

Staff member responsible for controlling lights and taking cues from the stage manager.

Costume Designer

Responsible for finding, making, or coordinating costumes for the cast.

Makeup Artist

Responsible for ensuring the cast has the proper makeup.

Choreographer

Responsible for designing and teaching dances to the cast.

Props Manager

Responsible for locating items to be carried by actors on stage.

Run Crew

Staff who perform set changes and miscellaneous tasks during the show.

Acoustics

The ability of a room to direct or absorb sound waves based on size, shape, and materials.

Apron

The part of the stage stretching beyond the proscenium arch toward the auditorium.

Arena Stage

Also known as 'in the round'; playing space surrounded with seating on four sides.

Batten

A pipe that stretches across the stage.

Black Box Stage

A performance space in which the seating and playing space are reconfigurable.

'Break a Leg'

A replacement phrase for 'good luck' used in theatre to avoid bad luck.

Flat

A vertical wall of a set.

Ghost Light

A lamp left center stage once the theatre goes dark to prevent accidents.

Script/Text

The element considered the domain of the playwright; a blueprint for production.

The Process

The work by directors, actors, and designers to bring the playwright's work to realization.

The Product

The end result of the process witnessed by the audience in the theatre.

The Audience

The group that can change a performance, inspire actors, and create expectation.

Playwright

The initial creator of the script, scenario, or plan.

Stage Manager

Calls all cues for lighting and sound effects and coordinates the run crew during performances.

Technical Director

Responsible for ensuring all technical aspects of a show are carried out timely.

Set Designer

Produces a detailed design from a concept drawing in collaboration with the master carpenter.

Master Carpenter

Turns a completed set design into actual set pieces for a show.

Lighting Designer

Responsible for coordinating the deployment of lighting instruments.

Manuscript Speech

A method of delivering a speech from a text written word-for-word.

Memorized Speech

A speech that is committed entirely to memory before delivery.

Impromptu Speech

A speech delivered without notes, plan, or formal preparation.

Extemporaneous Speech

A speech delivered using a written or memorized general outline as a guide.

Value Persuasive Speech

A speech that discusses if something is right/wrong, beautiful/ugly, or good/bad.

Policy Persuasive Speech

Used to convince the audience to accept or reject a certain rule, candidate, or policy.

Entertainment Speech

Designed to captivate and amuse while delivering a message.

Ceremonial Speech

A speech given to celebrate, thank, praise, or mourn; also called Epideictic.

Kairos

A Greek term referring to the circumstances surrounding or the occasion for a speech.

Introduction Speech

Provides information to the audience about the main speaker.

Nomination Speech

Officially names someone as a candidate for an office or position.

Toast

A short message of congratulations or remembrance followed by clinking glasses.

Keynote Address

A speech at the beginning of a meeting that emphasizes the topic's significance.

Award Presentation

A speech where the audience focuses on the winner rather than the presenter.

Acceptance Speech

Given to express gratitude for an award or honor.

Eulogy

A speech given at a memorial service to pay tribute to the deceased.

Commencement Address

A speech delivered at a graduation ceremony of an educational institution.

Self-Efficacy

The expectation that you will be competent and successful in a particular task; self-confidence in a specific situation.

Informative Speech

A speech intended to educate the audience on a particular subject to enhance understanding.

Explanatory Speech

Makes a topic clear through concrete illustrations and examples.

Descriptive Speech

Creates a vivid picture in the audience's mind of a person, object, or place.

Definition Speech

Uses synonyms, antonyms, functions, examples, and etymology to explain a topic.

Demonstration Speech

Explains or illustrates through action how something is done.

Persuasive Speech

Seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes, beliefs, values, or behavior.

Factual Persuasive Speech

Focuses on whether a statement is true or false, backed with strong evidence.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication occurring within oneself, such as self-talk or dreaming.

Interpersonal Communication

Everyday formal and informal exchanges where feedback is immediate.

Group Communication

Communication involving more than two individuals or a small number of people.

Mass Communication

Communication occurring simultaneously with the help of electronic media.

Self-Confidence

Your view on your abilities to accomplish something.

Self-Esteem

Your opinion of yourself and your worth; how you feel about yourself as a person.

Verbal Communication

Communication that happens when speaking with others face-to-face or virtually.

Non-verbal Communication

Communication that involves movements and gestures.

Written Communication

A powerful way of communicating through text (e.g., Twitter, Facebook).

Visual Communication

Communication through images and videos.

Declamation

A speech with dramatic emphasis and gestures intended to evoke emotion.

Oration

A formal speech on a specific topic intended to persuade or inform.

Readers Theater

An oral reading activity where speakers present literature in a dramatic form.

Chamber Theater

A theatrical approach to performing narrative literature done by actors.

Speech Choir

An ensemble technique where readers recite as one in coordinated voices.

Editorial

An article stating the publication's opinion on a particular issue.

Editorial Pattern

The organized structure an editorial follows to represent a collective mind.

Proofreading: Lower

A symbol [vertical bar with a horizontal arm] indicating to lower text.

Proofreading: lc

Symbol indicating text should be changed to lower case.

Proofreading symbol: M

Indicates an em dash should be used.

Proofreading symbol: stet

Indicates that marked text should be left as it was (let stand).

News Feature

Feature story covering details omitted by a news article based on current events.

Personal Experience Feature

A true-to-life unusual experience written in the first person.

Personality Sketch

Also called a profile feature; highlights celebrities, athletes, or unique common people.

Humorous Feature

A story whose primary objective is to entertain through comedy.

Interpretative Feature

Helps readers understand the background of social, economic, or political problems.

Seasonal Feature

Includes subjects like events celebrated once a year or holidays.