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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. An error in reasoning






2. The subject of a speech






3. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






4. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






5. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






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






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






8. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






9. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






10. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






11. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






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






13. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






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






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






17. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






18. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






19. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






20. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






21. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






22. 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






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






24. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






25. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






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






27. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






28. The number that appears the most






29. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






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






31. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






32. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






33. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






35. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






36. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






37. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






38. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






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






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






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






42. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






43. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






44. A book of synonyms






45. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






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






48. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






49. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






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