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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
speech of acceptance
special encyclopedia
refutative design
line graph
2. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
practicality
nonverbal communication
bar graph
description
3. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
Visualization
inflections
manuscript speech
brief example
4. The average value of a group of numbers
alliteration
example
mean
Critical thinking
5. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
toast
hasty generalization
parallelism
clutter
6. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
creating common ground
repetition
master narrative
Positive nervousness
7. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
main points
invalid analogy
problem-cause-solution order
fair use
8. 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
object
rate
credibility
call number
9. The number that appears the most
need
initial credibility
mode
comparative advatages order
10. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
ad hominem
magnification
Positive nervousness
rhetorical question
11. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
inclusive language
antithesis
generic 'he'
vocal variety
12. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
speech of inspiration
object
topical order
Comprehensive listening
13. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
Appreciative listening
Stereotyping
transparency
brief example
14. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
line graph
contrast
yearbook
process
15. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
expert testimony
crescendo ending
Central idea
repetition
16. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
burden of proof
initial credibility
Incremental plagiarism
extended example
17. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
Fixed-alternative questions
call number
expert testimony
Open- ended questions
18. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
pitch
preliminary bibliography
Specific purpose
crescendo ending
19. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
signpost
Frame of reference
median
abstract words
20. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
rhetorical question
extended example
Message
mental dialogue with the audience
21. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
slipper slope
inclusive language
thesaurus
periodical database
22. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
Fixed-alternative questions
bibliography
preliminary bibliography
fair use
23. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
Listening
speech of tribute
Central idea
periodical database
24. A complete set of type of the same design
question of policy
font
speech of acceptance
Interference
25. A trite or overused expression
after-dinner speech
cliche
plan
fallacy
26. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
master narrative
catalogue
Plagiarism
clutter
27. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
abstract
sponsoring organization
signpost
toast
28. 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?
concrete words
practicality
slipper slope
object
29. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
informative speech
signpost
master of ceremonies
hasty generalization
30. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
mental dialogue with the audience
General purpose
eulogy
casual order
31. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
credibility
question of fact
terminal credibility
after-dinner speech
32. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Attitude
Ethnocentrism
concrete words
Central idea
33. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
transition
pronunciation
red herring
credibility
34. 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
Critical thinking
ceremonial speaking
motivated sequence design
extemporaneous speech
35. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
burden of proof
median
Patchwork plagiarism
speech of acceptance
36. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
special encyclopedia
Listener
Demographic audience analysis
reasoning from principle
37. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Brainstorming
concrete words
analogical reasoning
terminal credibility
38. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
extended example
nonverbal communication
main points
target audience
39. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
causal reasoning
vicarious experience narrative
initial credibility
burden of proof
40. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
concept
speech to gain immediate action
question of value
Situation
41. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
Fixed-alternative questions
derived credibility
internal summary
reasoning from specific instances
42. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
target audience
Residual message
main points
Paraphrase
43. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
speech of inspiration
false cause
volume
need
44. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
speech of acceptance
bandwagon
direct quotation
gestures
45. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
Critical thinking
mental dialogue with the audience
description
concept
46. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
speech of introduction
generic 'he'
simile
rhetorical question
47. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
extemporaneous speech
rhetorical question
pronunciation
chart
48. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
vicarious experience narrative
Ethical decisions
nonverbal communication
Listener
49. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
brief example
Stereotyping
conversational quality
mean
50. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
stock issues
catalogue
bar graph
font