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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






3. The number that appears the most






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






5. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






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






8. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






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






10. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






11. A trite or overused expression






12. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






13. The means by which a message is communicated






14. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






15. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






16. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






17. A book of synonyms






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

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19. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






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






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






22. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






23. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






24. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






25. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






26. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






27. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






28. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






29. 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






30. The speed at which a person speaks






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






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






33. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






34. 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






35. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






36. 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?






37. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






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






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






40. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






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






43. Testimony that is presented word for word






44. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






45. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






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






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






48. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action






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






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







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