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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
Brainstorming
reasoning
ethos
pathos
2. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
abstract words
main points
parallelism
comparative advatages order
3. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
serif font
concrete words
rhetorical question
motivated sequence design
4. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
stage fright
inclusive language
Brainstorming
brief example
5. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
plan
yearbook
supporting materials
chronological order
6. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
chronological order
Central idea
spatial order
Stereotyping
7. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
credibility
Frame of reference
Critical listening
preparation outline
8. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
concept
signpost
ceremonial speaking
direct quotation
9. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
reasoning from principle
false cause
conversational quality
Brainstorming
10. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
simile
Audience-centeredness
comparative advatages order
Identification
11. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
articulation
graph
Ethical decisions
catalogue
12. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
inflections
dissolve ending
creating common ground
inclusive language
13. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
pause
problem-solution order
slipper slope
transparency
14. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
rate
motivated sequence design
simile
pathos
15. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
comparison
question of value
process
narrative design
16. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
question of value
eye contact
reasoning
speech of inspiration
17. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
yearbook
strategic organization
credibility
research interview
18. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
Comprehensive listening
sans-serif font
casual order
eulogy
19. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
special encyclopedia
visual framework
personalize
line graph
20. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
supporting materials
derived credibility
sans-serif font
credibility
21. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
process
Global Plagiarism
Channel
repetition
22. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
brief example
question of value
Specific purpose
bandwagon
23. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
Topic
contrast
transparency
Positive nervousness
24. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
description
median
Appreciative listening
metaphor
25. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
eye contact
repetition
initial credibility
general encyclopedia
26. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
Egocentrism
model
burden of proof
expert testimony
27. A reference work that provides information about people
biographical aid
connective
problem-solution order
embedded narrative
28. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
Feedback
Active listening
testimony
inflections
29. Numerical data
supporting materials
line graph
statistics
either or
30. 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?
practicality
pie graph
bar graph
extemporaneous speech
31. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
eye contact
Feedback
speech of tribute
connotative meaning
32. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
speech to gain immediate action
expert testimony
question of value
reasoning from specific instances
33. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
target audience
Situational audience analysis
evidence
Adrenaline
34. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
Plagiarism
comparison
ceremonial speaking
creating common ground
35. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
eye contact
mental dialogue with the audience
Audience-centeredness
General purpose
36. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
Stereotyping
manuscript speech
speech to gain immediate action
analogical reasoning
37. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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38. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
bar graph
inclusive language
Paraphrase
connective
39. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
imagery
visual framework
Situation
special encyclopedia
40. The person who receives the speaker's message
internal preview
Listener
transparency
statistics
41. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
topical order
Central idea
research interview
periodical database
42. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
process
ethos
animation
Ethics
43. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
event
rhetorical question
manuscript speech
need
44. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
paraphrase
gestures
pie graph
logos
45. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
Listener
invalid analogy
sans-serif font
extemporaneous speech
46. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
mode
informative speech
Global Plagiarism
graph
47. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
Message
impromptu speech
quoting out of context
Audience-centeredness
48. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
stock issues
Speaker
reference work
toast
49. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
Message
terminal credibility
peer testimony
reasoning from specific instances
50. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
bibliography
Patchwork plagiarism
evidence
description