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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






2. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas






3. The person who receives the speaker's message






4. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






5. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






6. 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?






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






8. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






9. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data






10. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






11. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






12. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






13. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






14. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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






16. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






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






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






19. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






21. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






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






23. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






25. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






26. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






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






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






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






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






31. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






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






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






34. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






35. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






36. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






37. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






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






40. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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






42. A complete set of type of the same design






43. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






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






45. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






46. 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






47. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






48. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






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






50. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice