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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






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






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






4. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






5. 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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6. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






7. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






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






9. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






10. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






11. The speed at which a person speaks






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






13. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






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






15. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






16. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






17. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






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






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






20. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






21. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






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






23. 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






24. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






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






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






27. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






28. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






29. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






30. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






31. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






32. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






33. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






34. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






35. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






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






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






38. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






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






40. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






42. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






43. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






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






45. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






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






47. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






48. A constant pitch or tone of voice






49. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






50. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech