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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
Interference
Adrenaline
clutter
call number
2. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
Bill of Rights
question of policy
pie graph
alliteration
3. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
Situation
mean
Visualization
Ethics
4. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
abstract
false cause
vocal variety
generic 'he'
5. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
vicarious experience narrative
slipper slope
quoting out of context
pronunciation
6. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
initial credibility
pathos
bibliography
catalogue
7. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
extemporaneous speech
speech to gain immediate action
call number
eye contact
8. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
internal summary
abstract words
Listener
main points
9. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
eye contact
bar graph
volume
Hearing
10. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
inflections
graph
Topic
11. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
comparison
inflections
ad hominem
repetition
12. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
bar graph
mode
inflections
model
13. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
target audience
generic 'he'
Visualization
general encyclopedia
14. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
speech of acceptance
speech of tribute
preliminary bibliography
problem-solution design
15. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
Monroe's motivated sequence
casual order
award presentation
gestures
16. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
strategic organization
preparation outline
invalid analogy
Ethical decisions
17. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
Hearing
inclusive language
ethos
connective
18. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
eye contact
embedded narrative
sponsoring organization
reference work
19. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
Critical thinking
contrast
Egocentrism
pitch
20. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
animation
Incremental plagiarism
brief example
rhythm
21. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
problem-solution order
toast
ceremonial speaking
sans-serif font
22. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
main points
simile
ad hominem
master narrative
23. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
goodwill
Spare 'brain time'
logos
Fixed-alternative questions
24. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
Ethical decisions
master narrative
target audience
master of ceremonies
25. An error in reasoning
dialect
clutter
fallacy
Name- calling
26. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
abstract words
Message
red herring
paraphrase
27. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
biographical aid
model
denotative meaning
rhetorical question
28. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
derived credibility
topical order
speaking outline
bandwagon
29. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
Demographic audience analysis
serif font
abstract
Speaker
30. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
Paraphrase
line graph
Situation
clutter
31. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
vocalized pause
goodwill
Scale questions
initial credibility
32. The person who receives the speaker's message
Ethnocentrism
ethos
Listener
ad hominem
33. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
master narrative
event
chart
Frame of reference
34. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
Central idea
object
reasoning from specific instances
peer testimony
35. A constant pitch or tone of voice
concrete words
extemporaneous speech
kinesics
monotone
36. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
brief example
preliminary bibliography
problem-cause-solution order
description
37. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech
alliteration
terminal credibility
practicality
Audience-centeredness
38. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
hasty generalization
topical order
parallelism
causal reasoning
39. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
speech of introduction
speech of acceptance
burden of proof
Visualization
40. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
motivated sequence design
preparation outline
Critical listening
internal preview
41. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
magnification
Active listening
reasoning from specific instances
ceremonial speaking
42. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.
Listening
problem-solution order
pitch
crescendo ending
43. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
creating common ground
reference work
problem-solution design
spatial order
44. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
concept
Adrenaline
reference work
eye contact
45. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
imagery
fair use
Name- calling
supporting materials
46. 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
testimony
credibility
pronunciation
problem-cause-solution order
47. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
Identification
Brainstorming
Empathic listening
preliminary bibliography
48. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
bibliography
dialect
direct quotation
Comprehensive listening
49. A complete set of type of the same design
font
dissolve ending
Audience-centeredness
dialect
50. The means by which a message is communicated
Interference
logos
special encyclopedia
Channel