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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
speech of inspiration
persuasion
Scale questions
articulation
2. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.
thesaurus
Listening
Name- calling
award presentation
3. A complete set of type of the same design
question of value
Situation
font
periodical database
4. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
persuasion
contrast
informative speech
preview statement
5. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
rhetorical question
Situation
persuasion
cliche
6. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
denotative meaning
articulation
Identification
Stereotyping
7. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
transparency
ceremonial speaking
credibility
red herring
8. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
bandwagon
catalogue
Bill of Rights
yearbook
9. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
motivated sequence design
example
parallelism
Feedback
10. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
goodwill
burden of proof
Paraphrase
mode
11. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
process
manuscript speech
Name- calling
Key- word outline
12. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
internal summary
pathos
Critical listening
rate
13. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech
generic 'he'
terminal credibility
creating common ground
persuasion
14. An error in reasoning
goodwill
eulogy
reasoning
fallacy
15. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
fallacy
false cause
mode
credibility
16. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
supporting materials
bandwagon
Situational audience analysis
serif font
17. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
reasoning from specific instances
Situation
Empathic listening
informative speech
18. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
sans-serif font
brief example
research interview
Patchwork plagiarism
19. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
rhythm
object
simile
comparison
20. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
Hearing
hasty generalization
Egocentrism
vocalized pause
21. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
internal summary
Bill of Rights
process
Situation
22. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
informative speech
Critical thinking
Specific purpose
graph
23. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
derived credibility
Interference
pie graph
abstract words
24. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
narrative design
metaphor
inclusive language
credibility
25. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
hypothetical example
special encyclopedia
conversational quality
master of ceremonies
26. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
topical order
model
Visualization
reasoning
27. Numerical data
statistics
Stereotyping
analogical reasoning
connotative meaning
28. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
fair use
general encyclopedia
bar graph
magnification
29. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
repetition
motivated sequence design
problem-solution design
narrative design
30. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
extemporaneous speech
expert testimony
Adrenaline
Topic
31. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech of tribute
concrete words
stage fright
Critical thinking
32. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
burden of proof
Speaker
signpost
dialect
33. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
speech to gain immediate action
reasoning from specific instances
Ethnocentrism
rhetorical question
34. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
practicality
Incremental plagiarism
Egocentrism
Key- word outline
35. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
Incremental plagiarism
pause
credibility
question of policy
36. 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
rhythm
ceremonial speaking
Residual message
connotative meaning
37. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
statistics
pause
informative speech
event
38. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
thesaurus
volume
extended example
transition
39. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
pronunciation
question of fact
Ethical decisions
credibility
40. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
comparison
model
clutter
bibliography
41. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
Incremental plagiarism
manuscript speech
graph
antithesis
42. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
internal preview
master of ceremonies
General purpose
43. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
kinesics
inflections
Comprehensive listening
comparison
44. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
pause
derived credibility
personalize
after-dinner speech
45. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
bar graph
toast
special encyclopedia
ethos
46. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
call number
Fixed-alternative questions
peer testimony
question of value
47. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
ceremonial speaking
narrative design
object
derived credibility
48. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
topical order
expert testimony
Specific purpose
initial credibility
49. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
chart
Interference
main points
object
50. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
plan
vicarious experience narrative
practicality
Critical thinking
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