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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






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






3. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






4. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






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






7. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






8. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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9. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






10. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






11. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






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






13. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






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






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






16. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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






18. A complete set of type of the same design






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






20. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






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






22. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






23. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






24. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






25. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






27. Testimony that is presented word for word






28. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






29. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






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






32. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






33. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






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






35. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






36. An error in reasoning






37. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






38. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






39. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






40. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






41. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






43. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






44. A constant pitch or tone of voice






45. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






46. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






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






48. 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






49. Words that refer to tangible objects






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