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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
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1. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






2. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






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






4. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






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






6. A reference work that provides information about people






7. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






8. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






9. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






10. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






11. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






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






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






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






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






17. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






18. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






19. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






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






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






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






23. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






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






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






26. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






27. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






28. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






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






30. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






31. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






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






33. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words






34. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






35. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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36. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






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






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






39. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






40. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






41. The person who receives the speaker's message






42. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






43. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






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






45. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






46. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






48. The broad goal of a speech






49. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






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