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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The broad goal of a speech
reference work
persuasion
General purpose
motivated sequence design
2. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
hypothetical example
speaking outline
process
transparency
3. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
goodwill
transition
pronunciation
casual order
4. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
causal reasoning
speaking outline
articulation
Positive nervousness
5. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
problem-solution design
pie graph
Hearing
Key- word outline
6. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
Identification
Specific purpose
Audience-centeredness
volume
7. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
general encyclopedia
sponsoring organization
abstract
extended example
8. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
credibility
sponsoring organization
denotative meaning
repetition
9. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
pathos
logos
inclusive language
transition
10. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?
practicality
stage fright
question of policy
Appreciative listening
11. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
special encyclopedia
vicarious experience narrative
extended example
fair use
12. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
crescendo ending
Situation
spatial order
denotative meaning
13. Testimony that is presented word for word
Positive nervousness
Fixed-alternative questions
direct quotation
supporting materials
14. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
topical order
evidence
rhythm
mean
15. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
mean
target audience
Ethical decisions
bandwagon
16. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
process
after-dinner speech
logos
goodwill
17. 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
problem-solution order
crescendo ending
connotative meaning
manuscript speech
18. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
speech to gain immediate action
Situational audience analysis
ceremonial speaking
master of ceremonies
19. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
line graph
question of policy
process
graph
20. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
motivated sequence design
target audience
Incremental plagiarism
hasty generalization
21. Numerical data
abstract
target audience
multimedia presentation
statistics
22. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
need
mode
quoting out of context
pathos
23. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
expert testimony
periodical database
Fixed-alternative questions
Comprehensive listening
24. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
quoting out of context
internal summary
eye contact
Name- calling
25. The person who receives the speaker's message
concept
Listener
stock issues
Interference
26. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
logos
articulation
Ethics
Visualization
27. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
problem-solution order
catalogue
conversational quality
reasoning from principle
28. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
articulation
Active listening
causal reasoning
extemporaneous speech
29. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
extended example
bar graph
Open- ended questions
bibliography
30. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
eye contact
pathos
Central idea
conversational quality
31. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
bandwagon
simile
motivated sequence design
reasoning
32. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
problem-cause-solution order
manuscript speech
chart
description
33. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
Residual message
kinesics
practicality
supporting materials
34. The speed at which a person speaks
preparation outline
rate
inclusive language
speech of acceptance
35. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
Audience-centeredness
reasoning from specific instances
Residual message
toast
36. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Plagiarism
thesaurus
line graph
Comprehensive listening
37. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
conversational quality
Ethical decisions
Name- calling
delivery cues
38. A book of synonyms
mean
generic 'he'
thesaurus
simile
39. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
extended example
speech of acceptance
Identification
Residual message
40. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
Ethnocentrism
mental dialogue with the audience
inflections
preparation outline
41. 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
problem-cause-solution order
burden of proof
contrast
ethos
42. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
kinesics
impromptu speech
statistics
master of ceremonies
43. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
problem-solution design
Appreciative listening
virtual library
Ethics
44. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
simile
parallelism
Attitude
quoting out of context
45. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech
hasty generalization
comparative advatages order
preparation outline
transition
46. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
vocal variety
Central idea
delivery cues
Positive nervousness
47. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
Bill of Rights
Hearing
alliteration
Fixed-alternative questions
48. The subject of a speech
abstract
visual framework
Topic
peer testimony
49. A reference work that provides information about people
direct quotation
Active listening
derived credibility
biographical aid
50. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
speech of tribute
personalize
nonverbal communication
practicality