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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






2. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






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






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






5. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






6. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






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






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






10. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






11. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






12. 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






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






14. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






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






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






17. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






18. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






19. An error in reasoning






20. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






21. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






22. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






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






24. 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






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






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






27. The average value of a group of numbers






28. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






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






30. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






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






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






33. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






34. Numerical data






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






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






37. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






38. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






39. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






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






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






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






43. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






44. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






45. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






46. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions






47. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






48. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






49. A reference work that provides information about people






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