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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
abstract words
special encyclopedia
Ethics
creating common ground
2. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
casual order
hasty generalization
speech of introduction
award presentation
3. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
ethos
Scale questions
biographical aid
example
4. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
reference work
problem-solution design
Ethnocentrism
paraphrase
5. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
median
quoting out of context
pathos
rhetorical question
6. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
quoting out of context
either or
ceremonial speaking
Identification
7. 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
motivated sequence design
Stereotyping
Patchwork plagiarism
ceremonial speaking
8. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
informative speech
supporting materials
Ethical decisions
Visualization
9. 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
connotative meaning
problem-solution order
speech to gain passive agreement
Positive nervousness
10. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
denotative meaning
bibliography
Incremental plagiarism
yearbook
11. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
eye contact
speech of introduction
question of value
Plagiarism
12. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
brief example
abstract words
speech of tribute
target audience
13. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
preview statement
Critical thinking
comparison
example
14. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Critical listening
invalid analogy
speech to gain passive agreement
speech of inspiration
15. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
terminal credibility
Comprehensive listening
burden of proof
speech to gain passive agreement
16. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
derived credibility
object
award presentation
denotative meaning
17. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
periodical database
nonverbal communication
causal reasoning
general encyclopedia
18. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
peer testimony
Incremental plagiarism
credibility
bandwagon
19. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
median
credibility
animation
Residual message
20. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
research interview
quoting out of context
Ethics
median
21. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
speech to gain immediate action
Stereotyping
research interview
description
22. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
expert testimony
call number
rhythm
imagery
23. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
award presentation
strategic organization
Open- ended questions
speech of inspiration
24. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
transparency
periodical database
causal reasoning
Frame of reference
25. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
multimedia presentation
thesaurus
master of ceremonies
visual framework
26. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
chart
invalid analogy
problem-solution order
paraphrase
27. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
Spare 'brain time'
refutative design
initial credibility
logos
28. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
master narrative
pathos
chronological order
cliche
29. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
preparation outline
question of policy
Bill of Rights
simile
30. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
goodwill
Ethnocentrism
Critical thinking
Bill of Rights
31. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
Egocentrism
question of fact
manuscript speech
comparison
32. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
chart
Central idea
Egocentrism
speech of introduction
33. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
comparison
Demographic audience analysis
Audience-centeredness
fallacy
34. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
call number
inclusive language
stage fright
ceremonial speaking
35. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
dissolve ending
brief example
ethos
Paraphrase
36. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Listening
Speaker
Stereotyping
topical order
37. 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
internal summary
comparative advatages order
invalid analogy
denotative meaning
38. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
preparation outline
conversational quality
general encyclopedia
Channel
39. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
paraphrase
speech of acceptance
clutter
transition
40. A constant pitch or tone of voice
dialect
monotone
conversational quality
casual order
41. The subject of a speech
Topic
Adrenaline
special encyclopedia
bibliography
42. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
credibility
Paraphrase
Situation
problem-solution design
43. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
Situation
Global Plagiarism
Ethical decisions
Incremental plagiarism
44. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
false cause
internal preview
median
conversational quality
45. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
expert testimony
supporting materials
statistics
abstract
46. A complete set of type of the same design
casual order
font
cliche
Demographic audience analysis
47. The average value of a group of numbers
mean
pronunciation
supporting materials
yearbook
48. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
conversational quality
kinesics
stage fright
Brainstorming
49. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy
special encyclopedia
imagery
analogical reasoning
false cause
50. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
practicality
invalid analogy
speech of inspiration
animation