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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
question of value
reasoning
Active listening
master of ceremonies
2. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
Visualization
Message
reasoning from principle
visual framework
3. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
bibliography
transition
ad hominem
serif font
4. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
bandwagon
statistics
speech to gain immediate action
multimedia presentation
5. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
virtual library
target audience
initial credibility
speech of acceptance
6. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
paraphrase
virtual library
Adrenaline
Message
7. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem
brief example
comparison
problem-cause-solution order
Identification
8. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
fallacy
Spare 'brain time'
internal summary
volume
9. 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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10. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
master narrative
speech to gain passive agreement
contrast
creating common ground
11. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
speaking outline
initial credibility
repetition
eulogy
12. The number that appears the most
animation
speech of acceptance
clutter
mode
13. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
concept
rhetorical question
inflections
Ethics
14. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
Situation
master of ceremonies
abstract words
alliteration
15. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
Interference
Egocentrism
speaking outline
rhetorical question
16. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Plagiarism
Critical thinking
derived credibility
dialect
17. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.
object
Listening
Plagiarism
master of ceremonies
18. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
imagery
eye contact
Active listening
preliminary bibliography
19. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Channel
Bill of Rights
bar graph
dissolve ending
20. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
Situational audience analysis
pause
process
speech of introduction
21. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
Ethical decisions
denotative meaning
General purpose
nonverbal communication
22. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
impromptu speech
question of policy
Hearing
peer testimony
23. A book of synonyms
Situation
Scale questions
thesaurus
Ethics
24. The person who receives the speaker's message
Listener
visual framework
question of fact
Demographic audience analysis
25. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
stage fright
personalize
transparency
catalogue
26. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
Topic
clutter
Speaker
Paraphrase
27. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
Ethnocentrism
transition
call number
stock issues
28. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
bibliography
Stereotyping
eye contact
spatial order
29. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
Listening
bibliography
Message
30. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
personalize
after-dinner speech
Active listening
Identification
31. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
font
ethos
rhetorical question
creating common ground
32. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
casual order
stage fright
spatial order
Hearing
33. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
Listening
vicarious experience narrative
Egocentrism
abstract words
34. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
call number
extemporaneous speech
internal preview
gestures
35. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
informative speech
speaking outline
Situation
Patchwork plagiarism
36. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
Hearing
Appreciative listening
pie graph
vocalized pause
37. 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?
practicality
rhythm
visual framework
general encyclopedia
38. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
quoting out of context
creating common ground
topical order
initial credibility
39. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
manuscript speech
pie graph
internal preview
abstract words
40. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
slipper slope
speech of inspiration
concept
object
41. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
Scale questions
eulogy
signpost
vicarious experience narrative
42. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
research interview
Positive nervousness
supporting materials
master of ceremonies
43. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
speech of acceptance
research interview
line graph
median
44. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
speech of introduction
Patchwork plagiarism
main points
toast
45. Numerical data
statistics
Active listening
volume
mode
46. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
serif font
rate
Channel
Brainstorming
47. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
speech of acceptance
quoting out of context
nonverbal communication
chart
48. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
inclusive language
Positive nervousness
Open- ended questions
extemporaneous speech
49. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
Listening
testimony
speech to gain immediate action
median
50. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
Empathic listening
creating common ground
model
nonverbal communication