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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
burden of proof
spatial order
rhythm
Key- word outline
2. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
concrete words
extemporaneous speech
pie graph
analogical reasoning
3. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
comparative advatages order
problem-solution order
expert testimony
conversational quality
4. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
magnification
signpost
Audience-centeredness
causal reasoning
5. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
event
preview statement
refutative design
slipper slope
6. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
preview statement
reference work
Patchwork plagiarism
delivery cues
7. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
initial credibility
cliche
comparison
question of fact
8. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
imagery
Hearing
preliminary bibliography
personalize
9. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
speech of inspiration
Fixed-alternative questions
abstract words
transition
10. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
vocal variety
quoting out of context
Ethnocentrism
comparative advatages order
11. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
problem-solution order
speech of introduction
paraphrase
comparison
12. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
logos
main points
embedded narrative
Speaker
13. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
hypothetical example
plan
Visualization
Spare 'brain time'
14. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
fair use
line graph
concept
dialect
15. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
stock issues
false cause
Stereotyping
Interference
16. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech
pie graph
sponsoring organization
terminal credibility
kinesics
17. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
direct quotation
Empathic listening
chronological order
fallacy
18. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
special encyclopedia
analogical reasoning
Situational audience analysis
problem-solution design
19. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
conversational quality
need
Incremental plagiarism
narrative design
20. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
Ethics
Critical thinking
repetition
serif font
21. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
chart
median
embedded narrative
Key- word outline
22. The speed at which a person speaks
metaphor
pause
Plagiarism
rate
23. 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
ceremonial speaking
model
master narrative
bibliography
24. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
alliteration
transition
Situational audience analysis
ceremonial speaking
25. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
refutative design
direct quotation
line graph
Positive nervousness
26. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
inflections
credibility
Attitude
volume
27. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
Fixed-alternative questions
stage fright
pronunciation
vocalized pause
28. A reference work that provides information about people
biographical aid
virtual library
motivated sequence design
monotone
29. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
Listening
alliteration
Fixed-alternative questions
persuasion
30. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
multimedia presentation
visual framework
call number
impromptu speech
31. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
magnification
personalize
Spare 'brain time'
award presentation
32. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
font
abstract
serif font
problem-solution order
33. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
comparison
supporting materials
connective
after-dinner speech
34. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
problem-solution order
articulation
speech of introduction
master narrative
35. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
connective
Ethnocentrism
speech to gain immediate action
bandwagon
36. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
initial credibility
Bill of Rights
manuscript speech
sans-serif font
37. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
eye contact
graph
Key- word outline
persuasion
38. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
hasty generalization
problem-solution order
master of ceremonies
narrative design
39. 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?
event
generic 'he'
practicality
supporting materials
40. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
bibliography
Paraphrase
preliminary bibliography
speech of tribute
41. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
eye contact
Visualization
virtual library
problem-solution order
42. The means by which a message is communicated
after-dinner speech
Channel
Patchwork plagiarism
concrete words
43. 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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44. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
Audience-centeredness
crescendo ending
Incremental plagiarism
vocalized pause
45. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
terminal credibility
slipper slope
mental dialogue with the audience
imagery
46. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
either or
Frame of reference
object
terminal credibility
47. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
simile
reference work
supporting materials
repetition
48. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
brief example
antithesis
fair use
comparison
49. The number that appears the most
Ethnocentrism
mode
personalize
cliche
50. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
problem-solution order
red herring
bibliography
Attitude