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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






2. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






3. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second






4. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






5. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






6. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






7. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






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






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






10. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






11. An error in reasoning






12. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






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






14. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






15. 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






16. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






18. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






20. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






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






22. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






23. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes






24. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






25. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






26. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem






27. 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






28. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






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






30. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






31. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






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






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






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






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






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






37. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






38. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






39. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






40. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas






41. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






42. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






43. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






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






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






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






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






48. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






49. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






50. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form







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