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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






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






3. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






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






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






6. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






7. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






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






9. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






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






11. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






12. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






13. 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






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






15. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






16. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






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






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






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






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






21. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






22. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






33. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






34. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






35. The broad goal of a speech






36. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






37. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






38. Testimony that is presented word for word






39. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






40. A reference work that provides information about people






41. The number that appears the most






42. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






43. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






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






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






46. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






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






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






49. 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






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






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