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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






2. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






3. 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






4. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






5. The speed at which a person speaks






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






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






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






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






10. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






12. Numerical data






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






14. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






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






16. An error in reasoning






17. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






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






19. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






20. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






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






22. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






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






24. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






25. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






26. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






27. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






28. 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






29. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






30. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






31. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






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






33. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






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






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






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






37. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






38. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






39. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






40. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






41. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






42. Words that refer to tangible objects






43. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






44. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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45. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






46. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






47. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






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






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






50. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death