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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
main points
call number
monotone
speech of inspiration
2. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
concrete words
reasoning from specific instances
hasty generalization
mode
3. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
manuscript speech
question of value
general encyclopedia
reference work
4. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
goodwill
speaking outline
Residual message
general encyclopedia
5. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
graph
testimony
nonverbal communication
catalogue
6. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
delivery cues
target audience
articulation
credibility
7. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
sponsoring organization
contrast
stage fright
Situation
8. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
vocalized pause
speaking outline
direct quotation
median
9. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
signpost
research interview
pie graph
Audience-centeredness
10. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
transparency
vocalized pause
brief example
spatial order
11. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
event
bibliography
Speaker
speech of introduction
12. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
virtual library
Feedback
concept
main points
13. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
Name- calling
vicarious experience narrative
credibility
credibility
14. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
master narrative
Open- ended questions
Critical thinking
bar graph
15. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
reasoning
either or
cliche
crescendo ending
16. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
chart
General purpose
transparency
signpost
17. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
narrative design
dissolve ending
goodwill
Situational audience analysis
18. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
Appreciative listening
visual framework
hypothetical example
eulogy
19. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
reasoning from principle
Interference
Feedback
magnification
20. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
speech of inspiration
credibility
speaking outline
motivated sequence design
21. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
speech of introduction
connotative meaning
internal summary
Comprehensive listening
22. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
Appreciative listening
Adrenaline
Ethical decisions
metaphor
23. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
conversational quality
virtual library
crescendo ending
Adrenaline
24. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
testimony
casual order
paraphrase
pie graph
25. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
speech of tribute
main points
Egocentrism
reference work
26. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
Key- word outline
Channel
serif font
internal preview
27. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reasoning
virtual library
goodwill
reference work
28. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
speech of introduction
invalid analogy
Ethnocentrism
Demographic audience analysis
29. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
chronological order
question of value
extemporaneous speech
eye contact
30. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
volume
quoting out of context
speech of acceptance
monotone
31. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
virtual library
bar graph
Situational audience analysis
red herring
32. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
question of fact
kinesics
comparison
crescendo ending
33. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
logos
vicarious experience narrative
expert testimony
credibility
34. 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
Ethics
need
Plagiarism
analogical reasoning
35. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
Channel
master of ceremonies
rhetorical question
either or
36. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
stage fright
monotone
peer testimony
terminal credibility
37. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
imagery
Topic
false cause
example
38. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
strategic organization
Frame of reference
extemporaneous speech
Specific purpose
39. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech of tribute
causal reasoning
Spare 'brain time'
chart
40. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
Empathic listening
comparison
need
expert testimony
41. Testimony that is presented word for word
direct quotation
Bill of Rights
signpost
slipper slope
42. The person who receives the speaker's message
mean
metaphor
Listener
antithesis
43. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
pitch
reasoning
Bill of Rights
Incremental plagiarism
44. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
master narrative
impromptu speech
problem-cause-solution order
toast
45. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
connotative meaning
transparency
imagery
Ethical decisions
46. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
Feedback
Scale questions
embedded narrative
mean
47. The average value of a group of numbers
mean
serif font
speech to gain immediate action
peer testimony
48. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
Central idea
plan
personalize
creating common ground
49. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
supporting materials
magnification
Comprehensive listening
Residual message
50. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
speech to gain immediate action
Name- calling
Ethics
ceremonial speaking