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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second






2. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






3. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






4. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






5. The speed at which a person speaks






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






7. The average value of a group of numbers






8. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






9. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






10. The means by which a message is communicated






11. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






12. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






13. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






14. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






15. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?






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






17. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






18. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






19. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






20. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






21. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech






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






23. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






24. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






25. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






26. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






27. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






29. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






30. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award






31. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






32. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






33. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






34. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






35. The number that appears the most






36. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






37. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






38. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






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






40. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






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






42. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






43. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






44. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






45. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






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






47. Numerical data






48. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






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






50. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year