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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






2. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






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






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






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






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






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






8. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






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






10. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






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






12. An error in reasoning






13. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






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






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






16. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






17. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






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






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






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






21. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






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






23. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






24. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






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






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






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






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






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






30. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






31. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






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






33. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






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






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






36. Numerical data






37. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






39. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






40. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






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






42. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






43. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






44. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






45. 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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46. The physical production of particular speech sounds






47. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






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






49. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






50. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else