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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






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






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






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






5. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






6. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






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






8. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






9. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






10. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






11. A trite or overused expression






12. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words






13. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






14. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






15. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






16. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






17. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






18. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






19. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






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






21. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






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






23. Words that refer to tangible objects






24. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






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






26. The physical production of particular speech sounds






27. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






28. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






29. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






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






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






32. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






33. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






34. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






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






36. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






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






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






39. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






40. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






41. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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42. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech






43. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






44. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






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






46. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






47. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them






48. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






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






50. The average value of a group of numbers