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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






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






3. A complete set of type of the same design






4. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






5. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. An error in reasoning






15. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






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






17. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






18. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






20. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






21. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






22. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






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






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






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






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






27. Numerical data






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






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






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






43. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






44. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes






45. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






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






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






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






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






50. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story







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