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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






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






3. Testimony that is presented word for word






4. The average value of a group of numbers






5. A reference work that provides information about people






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






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






8. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






9. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






10. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






11. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






12. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






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






14. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






15. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






16. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






17. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






18. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






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






20. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






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






23. 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?






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






25. The broad goal of a speech






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






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






28. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






30. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






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






32. The speed at which a person speaks






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






34. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






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






36. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech






37. 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






38. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






39. The physical production of particular speech sounds






40. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem






41. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






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






43. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






44. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






45. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






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






47. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






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






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






50. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes







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