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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






2. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






3. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






4. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award






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






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






7. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






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






9. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






10. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






11. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






12. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






13. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






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






15. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






16. 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






17. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






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






19. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






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






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






22. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






23. 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?






24. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






25. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






26. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






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






28. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






29. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






30. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






31. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






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






33. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






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






35. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






36. An error in reasoning






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






38. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






39. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






40. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






41. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






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






43. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






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






45. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






46. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






47. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






48. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






49. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






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






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