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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






2. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






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






11. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






12. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






13. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






14. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






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






16. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






17. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






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






19. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them






20. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






21. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






22. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






23. A constant pitch or tone of voice






24. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






25. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






26. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






27. 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?






28. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






29. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






30. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






31. 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






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






33. The means by which a message is communicated






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






35. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






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






38. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






39. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






40. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






41. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






42. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






44. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






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






46. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






47. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






49. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






50. 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