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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
spatial order
speech of acceptance
topical order
articulation
2. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
Situational audience analysis
strategic organization
direct quotation
speech to gain passive agreement
3. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
special encyclopedia
Open- ended questions
bar graph
motivated sequence design
4. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
testimony
narrative design
mode
transparency
5. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
comparative advatages order
extended example
Speaker
imagery
6. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
metaphor
casual order
problem-solution design
delivery cues
7. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
gestures
supporting materials
rhetorical question
Appreciative listening
8. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
serif font
Feedback
vicarious experience narrative
pronunciation
9. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
Frame of reference
bar graph
sans-serif font
special encyclopedia
10. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
Patchwork plagiarism
nonverbal communication
toast
Listener
11. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
goodwill
nonverbal communication
General purpose
example
12. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
bandwagon
slipper slope
Paraphrase
Ethics
13. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
speaking outline
need
simile
casual order
14. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
clutter
informative speech
speech to gain immediate action
example
15. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
Global Plagiarism
hasty generalization
causal reasoning
Specific purpose
16. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
Incremental plagiarism
special encyclopedia
informative speech
imagery
17. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
transparency
credibility
preliminary bibliography
direct quotation
18. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
mental dialogue with the audience
Channel
mode
refutative design
19. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
magnification
goodwill
antithesis
articulation
20. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
thesaurus
preview statement
bandwagon
speech of tribute
21. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
transition
Bill of Rights
target audience
problem-solution design
22. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
problem-solution design
target audience
General purpose
vicarious experience narrative
23. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character
mode
credibility
brief example
Incremental plagiarism
24. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
Situation
vocalized pause
Identification
derived credibility
25. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
concrete words
abstract words
inflections
graph
26. 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
preparation outline
main points
repetition
impromptu speech
27. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
mental dialogue with the audience
abstract
cliche
repetition
28. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
inclusive language
manuscript speech
Topic
Specific purpose
29. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
topical order
Demographic audience analysis
Audience-centeredness
problem-cause-solution order
30. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
brief example
speech of tribute
delivery cues
master narrative
31. A trite or overused expression
cliche
internal summary
alliteration
bandwagon
32. 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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33. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
Identification
speaking outline
strategic organization
comparison
34. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
credibility
speech to gain passive agreement
Stereotyping
terminal credibility
35. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
vocal variety
preparation outline
abstract words
direct quotation
36. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
ceremonial speaking
mental dialogue with the audience
main points
comparison
37. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
preparation outline
special encyclopedia
creating common ground
dialect
38. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
Stereotyping
graph
object
Scale questions
39. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
impromptu speech
topical order
ceremonial speaking
target audience
40. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
Message
hasty generalization
derived credibility
master of ceremonies
41. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
toast
Identification
gestures
burden of proof
42. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
font
chronological order
speech of inspiration
Audience-centeredness
43. 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
analogical reasoning
inflections
description
Open- ended questions
44. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
internal preview
Critical thinking
monotone
antithesis
45. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
line graph
pie graph
Interference
graph
46. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
practicality
kinesics
preliminary bibliography
speech of tribute
47. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
preparation outline
font
need
Hearing
48. The average value of a group of numbers
object
periodical database
mean
false cause
49. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
transition
crescendo ending
main points
bibliography
50. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
event
personalize
either or
Central idea