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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
imagery
inflections
signpost
inclusive language
2. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
hypothetical example
Situational audience analysis
General purpose
Visualization
3. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
casual order
speech to gain passive agreement
master of ceremonies
preview statement
4. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
persuasion
Incremental plagiarism
metaphor
personalize
5. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
multimedia presentation
master narrative
articulation
conversational quality
6. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
transition
virtual library
transparency
pie graph
7. The number that appears the most
mental dialogue with the audience
mode
preparation outline
multimedia presentation
8. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
chronological order
serif font
transition
bar graph
9. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
articulation
bar graph
Ethnocentrism
false cause
10. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
cliche
special encyclopedia
hypothetical example
speech of inspiration
11. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening
extemporaneous speech
Adrenaline
font
event
12. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
manuscript speech
concept
problem-cause-solution order
Channel
13. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
preview statement
abstract
extemporaneous speech
chronological order
14. Testimony that is presented word for word
Key- word outline
direct quotation
inclusive language
supporting materials
15. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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16. 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
Listening
ceremonial speaking
abstract words
after-dinner speech
17. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
reference work
manuscript speech
model
stock issues
18. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
bandwagon
terminal credibility
impromptu speech
pronunciation
19. The person who receives the speaker's message
speech to gain immediate action
Listener
font
median
20. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
Frame of reference
conversational quality
speech of tribute
vicarious experience narrative
21. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
magnification
evidence
comparison
reference work
22. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
ad hominem
creating common ground
multimedia presentation
sans-serif font
23. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
Adrenaline
serif font
ethos
event
24. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
Incremental plagiarism
derived credibility
stage fright
simile
25. The means by which a message is communicated
pause
target audience
problem-cause-solution order
Channel
26. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
testimony
Speaker
eulogy
internal preview
27. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
Topic
quoting out of context
chart
Attitude
28. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
logos
kinesics
Egocentrism
paraphrase
29. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
burden of proof
abstract
award presentation
question of fact
30. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Stereotyping
pie graph
statistics
Specific purpose
31. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
problem-solution order
multimedia presentation
extended example
comparison
32. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
pitch
animation
Hearing
pathos
33. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
speech to gain passive agreement
motivated sequence design
inflections
Positive nervousness
34. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
spatial order
stage fright
Feedback
question of value
35. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
Listening
Monroe's motivated sequence
delivery cues
Ethnocentrism
36. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
target audience
event
strategic organization
stock issues
37. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
call number
manuscript speech
pause
signpost
38. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
pitch
chart
question of policy
vicarious experience narrative
39. A constant pitch or tone of voice
abstract words
motivated sequence design
monotone
Frame of reference
40. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
animation
peer testimony
vocalized pause
General purpose
41. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
reasoning from specific instances
inflections
magnification
impromptu speech
42. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
brief example
terminal credibility
alliteration
vocalized pause
43. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
toast
supporting materials
Demographic audience analysis
Monroe's motivated sequence
44. A book of synonyms
Residual message
narrative design
preliminary bibliography
thesaurus
45. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
serif font
vicarious experience narrative
speech of introduction
ad hominem
46. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
question of fact
Residual message
sans-serif font
example
47. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
description
Feedback
catalogue
terminal credibility
48. 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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49. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
connotative meaning
parallelism
vicarious experience narrative
Situational audience analysis
50. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
impromptu speech
nonverbal communication
simile
thesaurus
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