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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
rhythm
award presentation
extended example
biographical aid
2. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
hasty generalization
inflections
informative speech
bandwagon
3. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
object
paraphrase
visual framework
research interview
4. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
antithesis
personalize
Central idea
reference work
5. 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
supporting materials
problem-solution order
invalid analogy
main points
6. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
yearbook
speech of tribute
burden of proof
kinesics
7. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
Speaker
General purpose
concept
Name- calling
8. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
Hearing
call number
General purpose
chronological order
9. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Identification
Bill of Rights
credibility
credibility
10. A constant pitch or tone of voice
Paraphrase
chart
monotone
plan
11. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
Listening
persuasion
visual framework
after-dinner speech
12. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
reference work
after-dinner speech
alliteration
eulogy
13. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
mode
Demographic audience analysis
credibility
Global Plagiarism
14. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
Ethical decisions
main points
brief example
inflections
15. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
ethos
problem-cause-solution order
volume
Monroe's motivated sequence
16. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
peer testimony
cliche
General purpose
sponsoring organization
17. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Paraphrase
rate
Plagiarism
speech of inspiration
18. 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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19. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award
stock issues
credibility
Demographic audience analysis
award presentation
20. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
dialect
eye contact
strategic organization
motivated sequence design
21. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
Message
persuasion
speech of introduction
Adrenaline
22. 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
statistics
credibility
question of policy
speech to gain immediate action
23. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
mental dialogue with the audience
Open- ended questions
description
transition
24. The speed at which a person speaks
monotone
rate
reasoning from principle
pathos
25. The broad goal of a speech
General purpose
need
narrative design
speech of tribute
26. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
volume
Comprehensive listening
repetition
example
27. The number that appears the most
reasoning
mode
process
simile
28. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
Situation
eulogy
Frame of reference
motivated sequence design
29. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
alliteration
mode
Ethics
Empathic listening
30. 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
internal summary
ceremonial speaking
question of value
strategic organization
31. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech of tribute
speech to gain passive agreement
Listening
rhythm
32. 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
comparative advatages order
causal reasoning
problem-solution order
cliche
33. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
Situation
dialect
Hearing
vocalized pause
34. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
conversational quality
speech of introduction
reasoning
preliminary bibliography
35. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
refutative design
bandwagon
narrative design
virtual library
36. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
initial credibility
clutter
imagery
topical order
37. A book of synonyms
problem-solution design
thesaurus
research interview
Global Plagiarism
38. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reference work
Comprehensive listening
Empathic listening
reasoning from principle
39. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
logos
Message
supporting materials
impromptu speech
40. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
reasoning from specific instances
Paraphrase
special encyclopedia
rate
41. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
Incremental plagiarism
Stereotyping
Comprehensive listening
invalid analogy
42. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
call number
Incremental plagiarism
main points
description
43. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
transparency
sans-serif font
speaking outline
problem-solution order
44. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
pause
transparency
median
Listener
45. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form
Plagiarism
Key- word outline
target audience
Egocentrism
46. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Brainstorming
peer testimony
transparency
special encyclopedia
47. The means by which a message is communicated
crescendo ending
delivery cues
Channel
Hearing
48. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
master of ceremonies
dissolve ending
Plagiarism
Feedback
49. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
contrast
conversational quality
impromptu speech
imagery
50. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
persuasion
connective
Frame of reference
Plagiarism