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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






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






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






4. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






5. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






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






8. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






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






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






11. The speed at which a person speaks






12. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






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






14. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






15. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






17. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






18. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






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






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






21. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






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






23. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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






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






26. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






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






28. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






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






31. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






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






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






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






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






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






37. The physical production of particular speech sounds






38. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






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






41. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






42. 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






43. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






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






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






46. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






47. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






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






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






50. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement