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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
eulogy
problem-cause-solution order
pause
vicarious experience narrative
2. The speed at which a person speaks
practicality
reference work
rate
dialect
3. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
reasoning from specific instances
after-dinner speech
Patchwork plagiarism
abstract words
4. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Monroe's motivated sequence
expert testimony
Central idea
stage fright
5. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
hasty generalization
expert testimony
Paraphrase
gestures
6. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
abstract words
Feedback
initial credibility
graph
7. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
pause
Audience-centeredness
slipper slope
speech of introduction
8. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
pronunciation
speech of inspiration
strategic organization
Visualization
9. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
stage fright
animation
Scale questions
special encyclopedia
10. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
analogical reasoning
comparison
Spare 'brain time'
goodwill
11. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
Adrenaline
toast
bibliography
preview statement
12. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions
comparative advatages order
master of ceremonies
expert testimony
font
13. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
Key- word outline
embedded narrative
generic 'he'
Visualization
14. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
special encyclopedia
dissolve ending
speaking outline
extended example
15. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
speech of introduction
connective
quoting out of context
Open- ended questions
16. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
Frame of reference
concrete words
antithesis
ad hominem
17. 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
speaking outline
graph
pitch
18. The physical production of particular speech sounds
articulation
preliminary bibliography
pathos
Residual message
19. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
repetition
model
clutter
terminal credibility
20. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second
graph
analogical reasoning
sponsoring organization
magnification
21. A trite or overused expression
cliche
Critical listening
quoting out of context
articulation
22. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
Bill of Rights
sponsoring organization
Positive nervousness
General purpose
23. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
need
hasty generalization
topical order
delivery cues
24. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
refutative design
visual framework
impromptu speech
goodwill
25. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
Interference
credibility
fallacy
example
26. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
after-dinner speech
Empathic listening
rate
goodwill
27. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
thesaurus
connotative meaning
speech to gain immediate action
vocalized pause
28. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
serif font
alliteration
example
burden of proof
29. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
transparency
kinesics
reasoning
periodical database
30. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
after-dinner speech
mental dialogue with the audience
ad hominem
casual order
31. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
inflections
vocal variety
Appreciative listening
Specific purpose
32. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
toast
practicality
preview statement
Plagiarism
33. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
speech of inspiration
Visualization
supporting materials
main points
34. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
vocal variety
Attitude
embedded narrative
mean
35. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
pitch
manuscript speech
award presentation
narrative design
36. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem
award presentation
nonverbal communication
plan
direct quotation
37. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
eye contact
virtual library
abstract words
description
38. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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39. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
parallelism
target audience
either or
monotone
40. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
eulogy
mode
Specific purpose
multimedia presentation
41. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
Ethnocentrism
reference work
Open- ended questions
pie graph
42. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
inclusive language
Empathic listening
imagery
target audience
43. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening
model
analogical reasoning
rate
event
44. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
Central idea
Channel
problem-solution design
stage fright
45. 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
either or
problem-solution order
Scale questions
hypothetical example
46. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
transparency
connective
Stereotyping
cliche
47. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
General purpose
magnification
pause
metaphor
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. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
invalid analogy
preliminary bibliography
testimony
Name- calling
50. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
question of policy
ceremonial speaking
transparency
pie graph