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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library






2. A trite or overused expression






3. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






4. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






5. Words that refer to tangible objects






6. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






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






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






9. The average value of a group of numbers






10. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






11. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






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






14. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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15. The means by which a message is communicated






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






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






18. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem






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






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






21. The number that appears the most






22. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






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






24. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






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






26. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






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






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






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






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






31. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






32. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






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






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






36. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






37. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






38. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






39. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






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






41. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






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






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






44. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






46. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






47. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character






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






49. Testimony that is presented word for word






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