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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






2. A trite or overused expression






3. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions






4. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






5. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






6. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






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






8. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






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






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






11. 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






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






13. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






14. Numerical data






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






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






17. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






18. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






19. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






20. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






21. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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22. 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






23. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






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






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






26. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






27. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






28. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






29. 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






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






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






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






33. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






34. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






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






37. A constant pitch or tone of voice






38. A book of synonyms






39. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






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






41. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






42. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






44. 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






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






46. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






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






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






49. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






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