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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
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1. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






2. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






3. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






4. 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






5. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






6. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






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






8. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






9. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






10. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






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






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






13. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






14. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






15. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






16. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






17. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






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






20. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






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






22. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






24. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






25. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






26. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






27. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






28. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






29. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






30. The speed at which a person speaks






31. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data






32. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






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






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






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






37. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






38. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






39. The physical production of particular speech sounds






40. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






41. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






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






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






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






45. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






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






47. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






48. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






49. 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






50. Testimony that is presented word for word