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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
Scale questions
process
speech to gain immediate action
gestures
2. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Plagiarism
bandwagon
problem-solution order
process
3. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
speech to gain immediate action
after-dinner speech
problem-cause-solution order
impromptu speech
4. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
logos
mental dialogue with the audience
personalize
articulation
5. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
Comprehensive listening
chronological order
contrast
imagery
6. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
Open- ended questions
supporting materials
preliminary bibliography
expert testimony
7. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
speech of tribute
goodwill
question of fact
target audience
8. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
Global Plagiarism
derived credibility
Feedback
Identification
9. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
median
Identification
bar graph
sans-serif font
10. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
metaphor
evidence
pathos
mode
11. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
mode
rhetorical question
dialect
goodwill
12. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
hypothetical example
concept
special encyclopedia
connotative meaning
13. Testimony that is presented word for word
strategic organization
Brainstorming
refutative design
direct quotation
14. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
thesaurus
clutter
invalid analogy
Feedback
15. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
ad hominem
spatial order
problem-solution order
Bill of Rights
16. The physical production of particular speech sounds
articulation
Active listening
Paraphrase
Channel
17. 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
embedded narrative
ceremonial speaking
Listening
invalid analogy
18. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
persuasion
reasoning from principle
causal reasoning
after-dinner speech
19. 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
problem-solution order
vocalized pause
question of fact
monotone
20. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
Speaker
motivated sequence design
delivery cues
line graph
21. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
Situational audience analysis
question of fact
stock issues
Comprehensive listening
22. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
Audience-centeredness
need
virtual library
catalogue
23. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
General purpose
abstract words
model
example
24. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
master of ceremonies
connective
chart
extemporaneous speech
25. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
master of ceremonies
ceremonial speaking
nonverbal communication
inflections
26. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
credibility
need
plan
problem-cause-solution order
27. The subject of a speech
Ethnocentrism
reasoning
Positive nervousness
Topic
28. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
terminal credibility
causal reasoning
Interference
supporting materials
29. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
Paraphrase
conversational quality
Situation
vicarious experience narrative
30. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
inclusive language
Patchwork plagiarism
question of policy
Plagiarism
31. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reference work
articulation
personalize
monotone
32. 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
problem-cause-solution order
speech to gain passive agreement
eye contact
eulogy
33. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
toast
kinesics
font
statistics
34. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
Channel
Spare 'brain time'
gestures
eye contact
35. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
Patchwork plagiarism
special encyclopedia
concept
model
36. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
Feedback
Demographic audience analysis
process
analogical reasoning
37. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award
Ethics
award presentation
Name- calling
crescendo ending
38. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
main points
internal preview
Ethics
Comprehensive listening
39. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
yearbook
question of fact
special encyclopedia
ethos
40. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
abstract words
causal reasoning
model
reasoning
41. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
concept
Paraphrase
goodwill
extended example
42. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
pathos
contrast
supporting materials
strategic organization
43. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
pronunciation
plan
refutative design
ethos
44. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
speech of tribute
reasoning from principle
problem-solution design
bar graph
45. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
Interference
chronological order
volume
Situational audience analysis
46. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
Positive nervousness
ethos
bar graph
speaking outline
47. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
monotone
Incremental plagiarism
abstract words
eye contact
48. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
burden of proof
font
event
preview statement
49. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
pitch
model
Demographic audience analysis
ad hominem
50. 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
Listener
speech of tribute
speech to gain passive agreement
delivery cues