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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






2. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






3. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






4. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






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






6. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






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






9. 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






10. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






11. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






12. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






13. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






14. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






15. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






16. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






17. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






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






19. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






20. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






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






22. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






23. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions






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






25. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






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






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






28. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






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






30. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






31. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






32. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy






33. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






34. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






35. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






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






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






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






40. A constant pitch or tone of voice






41. Speaking that celebrates special occasions - such as speeches of tribute - inspiration - and introduction - eulogies - toasts - award presentations - acceptances - and after-dinner speeches. Their deeper function is to share identities and reinforce






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






43. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words






44. Testimony that is presented word for word






45. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






46. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






47. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






48. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






49. 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?






50. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.