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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
Key- word outline
pause
dialect
repetition
2. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
denotative meaning
Attitude
pitch
preliminary bibliography
3. A reference work that provides information about people
object
master narrative
biographical aid
Residual message
4. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
ethos
Brainstorming
Scale questions
question of policy
5. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
extended example
imagery
refutative design
vocal variety
6. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
main points
serif font
yearbook
rhythm
7. 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
comparative advatages order
transition
Message
false cause
8. 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
analogical reasoning
extended example
generic 'he'
false cause
9. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
expert testimony
pathos
problem-solution order
speech of tribute
10. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
red herring
creating common ground
nonverbal communication
pitch
11. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
transparency
Situation
initial credibility
hasty generalization
12. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
special encyclopedia
Ethical decisions
animation
line graph
13. The physical production of particular speech sounds
Visualization
articulation
Brainstorming
metaphor
14. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
Specific purpose
serif font
animation
manuscript speech
15. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
rhetorical question
Egocentrism
volume
initial credibility
16. 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
narrative design
creating common ground
false cause
chart
17. 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
thesaurus
credibility
Critical thinking
embedded narrative
18. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
Paraphrase
Name- calling
font
Incremental plagiarism
19. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
false cause
mental dialogue with the audience
comparison
Fixed-alternative questions
20. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
motivated sequence design
transparency
reference work
slipper slope
21. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
volume
Bill of Rights
Hearing
slipper slope
22. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
mode
concept
Topic
23. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language
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24. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
creating common ground
connective
sponsoring organization
Central idea
25. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
brief example
periodical database
nonverbal communication
evidence
26. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
Speaker
spatial order
hasty generalization
goodwill
27. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
derived credibility
embedded narrative
speaking outline
call number
28. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
Interference
Specific purpose
evidence
persuasion
29. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
narrative design
cliche
preview statement
rhetorical question
30. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
font
connective
parallelism
chart
31. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
plan
narrative design
Positive nervousness
strategic organization
32. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
personalize
vicarious experience narrative
mental dialogue with the audience
Demographic audience analysis
33. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
extemporaneous speech
personalize
periodical database
abstract words
34. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
comparison
model
bibliography
multimedia presentation
35. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
transition
process
general encyclopedia
alliteration
36. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
simile
ethos
Situational audience analysis
Empathic listening
37. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
special encyclopedia
speech of acceptance
motivated sequence design
topical order
38. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
catalogue
Interference
eulogy
Demographic audience analysis
39. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
Channel
narrative design
paraphrase
question of policy
40. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
vicarious experience narrative
stage fright
plan
inflections
41. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
hypothetical example
preliminary bibliography
supporting materials
goodwill
42. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
speech of tribute
practicality
reasoning from specific instances
refutative design
43. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
pathos
spatial order
Interference
speech of introduction
44. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
peer testimony
Identification
Bill of Rights
clutter
45. 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
Brainstorming
internal summary
problem-cause-solution order
speaking outline
46. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
Specific purpose
creating common ground
virtual library
Channel
47. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
testimony
internal preview
Hearing
denotative meaning
48. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
reasoning from specific instances
hasty generalization
vicarious experience narrative
quoting out of context
49. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Interference
inclusive language
Stereotyping
generic 'he'
50. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
crescendo ending
Speaker
refutative design
repetition