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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






2. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






3. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






4. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






5. The average value of a group of numbers






6. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






7. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






8. The physical production of particular speech sounds






9. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






10. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






11. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






12. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






13. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






14. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






15. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






16. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






17. Numerical data






18. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






19. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






20. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






21. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem






22. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






23. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






24. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






25. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






26. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






27. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






28. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






29. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






30. A book of synonyms






31. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






32. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






33. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






34. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






35. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






36. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






37. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






38. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






39. The person who receives the speaker's message






40. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






41. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






42. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






43. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story






44. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






45. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






46. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






47. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






48. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






49. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






50. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words