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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
crescendo ending
Global Plagiarism
Ethical decisions
simile
2. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
supporting materials
internal summary
Message
Spare 'brain time'
3. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
vocal variety
supporting materials
repetition
Bill of Rights
4. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
virtual library
speech of introduction
reference work
metaphor
5. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
fair use
evidence
bibliography
reasoning from principle
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
refutative design
line graph
problem-solution order
serif font
7. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
Spare 'brain time'
bandwagon
concept
speech of tribute
8. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
peer testimony
bandwagon
Residual message
sans-serif font
9. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
need
median
Ethics
master of ceremonies
10. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
Key- word outline
master narrative
question of policy
speech of introduction
11. A trite or overused expression
main points
question of policy
visual framework
cliche
12. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
transparency
Listener
paraphrase
main points
13. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
kinesics
imagery
strategic organization
Comprehensive listening
14. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Stereotyping
sans-serif font
refutative design
ceremonial speaking
15. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
manuscript speech
Patchwork plagiarism
catalogue
strategic organization
16. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
ad hominem
speech of tribute
concrete words
persuasion
17. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
Situational audience analysis
special encyclopedia
hypothetical example
derived credibility
18. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
goodwill
speech of acceptance
persuasion
red herring
19. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
Open- ended questions
yearbook
persuasion
Critical thinking
20. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
antithesis
personalize
connotative meaning
persuasion
21. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
Adrenaline
contrast
visual framework
Paraphrase
22. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
stock issues
speech to gain passive agreement
master narrative
paraphrase
23. Words that refer to tangible objects
plan
stage fright
concrete words
bandwagon
24. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
rhetorical question
speech of inspiration
description
inclusive language
25. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
Frame of reference
statistics
Monroe's motivated sequence
antithesis
26. The physical production of particular speech sounds
reasoning
plan
Active listening
articulation
27. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
slipper slope
creating common ground
transparency
question of fact
28. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
Feedback
Visualization
median
crescendo ending
29. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
mental dialogue with the audience
animation
Patchwork plagiarism
object
30. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
either or
reasoning from specific instances
slipper slope
repetition
31. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
volume
pie graph
expert testimony
comparison
32. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
Speaker
multimedia presentation
expert testimony
sans-serif font
33. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
Open- ended questions
reasoning from principle
peer testimony
example
34. 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
Demographic audience analysis
problem-solution order
Central idea
ceremonial speaking
35. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
plan
Attitude
gestures
Stereotyping
36. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
Specific purpose
goodwill
gestures
mode
37. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
signpost
Interference
Active listening
38. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
question of policy
eulogy
animation
example
39. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
pronunciation
stage fright
Scale questions
abstract words
40. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
serif font
Listening
Patchwork plagiarism
invalid analogy
41. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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42. 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
brief example
event
bar graph
preparation outline
43. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
Interference
periodical database
abstract
Attitude
44. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
catalogue
Speaker
invalid analogy
speech of inspiration
45. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
nonverbal communication
red herring
expert testimony
Critical listening
46. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
thesaurus
Interference
preliminary bibliography
connective
47. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
connective
alliteration
Spare 'brain time'
target audience
48. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
periodical database
process
speech to gain immediate action
description
49. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
pathos
mode
toast
comparative advatages order
50. The average value of a group of numbers
mean
generic 'he'
dissolve ending
reasoning from specific instances