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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
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1. 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






2. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






3. A complete set of type of the same design






4. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






5. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






6. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






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






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






9. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






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






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






13. 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






14. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






22. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






24. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






26. The means by which a message is communicated






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






28. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






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






30. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. The subject of a speech






40. The broad goal of a speech






41. The speed at which a person speaks






42. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






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






44. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






45. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






46. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






47. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






48. 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






49. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






50. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.