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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






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






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






4. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






5. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






6. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






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






8. 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






9. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






10. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






11. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






12. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






13. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






14. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






15. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






16. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






17. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






18. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






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






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






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






22. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






23. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






24. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






25. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






26. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






27. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






28. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






29. The means by which a message is communicated






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






31. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






33. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






34. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






35. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






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






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






38. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






39. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






40. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






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






42. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






43. The speed at which a person speaks






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






45. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






47. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






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






49. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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