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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 organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem






2. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






3. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






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






5. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






6. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






7. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






8. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






9. 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






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






11. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






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






13. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






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






15. A trite or overused expression






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






17. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






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






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






20. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






21. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






22. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






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






24. 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






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






26. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






27. 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






28. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






29. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






30. The person who receives the speaker's message






31. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






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






34. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






35. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






36. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






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






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






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






40. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






41. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






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






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






44. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






46. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






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






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






49. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy






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