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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
research interview
Plagiarism
Topic
metaphor
2. 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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3. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
metaphor
Identification
ethos
refutative design
4. The person who receives the speaker's message
question of policy
Bill of Rights
Brainstorming
Listener
5. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
sponsoring organization
pause
causal reasoning
embedded narrative
6. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
pause
initial credibility
catalogue
casual order
7. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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8. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
peer testimony
articulation
model
terminal credibility
9. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem
bar graph
plan
speech to gain passive agreement
supporting materials
10. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
derived credibility
either or
statistics
master of ceremonies
11. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech of tribute
biographical aid
crescendo ending
topical order
12. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
rate
bandwagon
speech to gain passive agreement
brief example
13. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Incremental plagiarism
Brainstorming
Monroe's motivated sequence
cliche
14. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Listener
Bill of Rights
font
Plagiarism
15. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
Open- ended questions
after-dinner speech
hypothetical example
narrative design
16. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
chronological order
eulogy
bar graph
initial credibility
17. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
ethos
Egocentrism
reference work
Visualization
18. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
stock issues
topical order
after-dinner speech
fallacy
19. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
Critical listening
volume
alliteration
speech to gain passive agreement
20. Words that refer to tangible objects
Ethical decisions
analogical reasoning
transparency
concrete words
21. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
Message
credibility
toast
Fixed-alternative questions
22. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
Ethical decisions
peer testimony
Empathic listening
Situational audience analysis
23. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
Message
font
animation
periodical database
24. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Adrenaline
Bill of Rights
Active listening
speech of acceptance
25. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
call number
signpost
motivated sequence design
Specific purpose
26. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
visual framework
crescendo ending
call number
connotative meaning
27. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
special encyclopedia
speech of introduction
causal reasoning
invalid analogy
28. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
transparency
speaking outline
Specific purpose
ad hominem
29. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
inclusive language
fair use
Spare 'brain time'
concept
30. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
either or
bibliography
master narrative
abstract words
31. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
mental dialogue with the audience
bibliography
font
causal reasoning
32. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
call number
internal preview
hypothetical example
ethos
33. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
description
burden of proof
terminal credibility
testimony
34. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy
impromptu speech
pie graph
speech of tribute
speech to gain passive agreement
35. The subject of a speech
Incremental plagiarism
reasoning from principle
plan
Topic
36. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
clutter
dialect
Appreciative listening
comparison
37. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
sans-serif font
example
Global Plagiarism
paraphrase
38. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
statistics
vocal variety
periodical database
magnification
39. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
cliche
Speaker
sans-serif font
reasoning
40. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
Stereotyping
crescendo ending
ceremonial speaking
false cause
41. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
transition
Situational audience analysis
question of fact
extended example
42. The average value of a group of numbers
vocal variety
transition
chronological order
mean
43. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
repetition
bar graph
virtual library
speech to gain passive agreement
44. 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
articulation
median
credibility
Critical thinking
45. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Scale questions
supporting materials
Critical listening
special encyclopedia
46. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
analogical reasoning
concrete words
abstract
visual framework
47. The number that appears the most
generic 'he'
concept
metaphor
mode
48. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
Attitude
vicarious experience narrative
credibility
inclusive language
49. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
testimony
monotone
casual order
Situation
50. A book of synonyms
parallelism
thesaurus
Key- word outline
catalogue