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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second
biographical aid
need
speech of inspiration
analogical reasoning
2. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.
Hearing
Listening
chart
Bill of Rights
3. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Feedback
Situation
process
metaphor
4. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
Demographic audience analysis
casual order
reasoning from specific instances
connotative meaning
5. The speed at which a person speaks
Ethical decisions
reference work
rate
Adrenaline
6. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
abstract words
pie graph
internal preview
contrast
7. The average value of a group of numbers
Audience-centeredness
mean
internal preview
question of policy
8. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
alliteration
preliminary bibliography
ethos
narrative design
9. 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
font
contrast
problem-solution order
yearbook
10. The means by which a message is communicated
slipper slope
question of value
Channel
connotative meaning
11. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
model
speech to gain passive agreement
preparation outline
description
12. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
connotative meaning
kinesics
Ethical decisions
description
13. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
credibility
target audience
mental dialogue with the audience
clutter
14. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
chart
pathos
rhetorical question
clutter
15. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?
Topic
virtual library
practicality
peer testimony
16. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Critical listening
imagery
Scale questions
clutter
17. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
Adrenaline
expert testimony
problem-solution order
creating common ground
18. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
toast
eulogy
practicality
Key- word outline
19. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
connotative meaning
rhythm
Interference
mode
20. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
monotone
evidence
research interview
rhythm
21. 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
preparation outline
preview statement
goodwill
reasoning from specific instances
22. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
refutative design
invalid analogy
abstract
biographical aid
23. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
clutter
Brainstorming
Hearing
logos
24. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
cliche
Topic
transition
fallacy
25. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
preparation outline
expert testimony
General purpose
need
26. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
monotone
Egocentrism
Brainstorming
example
27. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
eulogy
Ethics
ethos
reasoning from specific instances
28. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
speech of tribute
Active listening
topical order
speech to gain immediate action
29. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
bar graph
mode
fair use
quoting out of context
30. 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
award presentation
goodwill
General purpose
internal summary
31. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
connotative meaning
Residual message
signpost
Specific purpose
32. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Plagiarism
General purpose
speaking outline
speech of introduction
33. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
Specific purpose
Paraphrase
pronunciation
Name- calling
34. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
crescendo ending
antithesis
pause
Ethical decisions
35. The number that appears the most
mode
red herring
preparation outline
Global Plagiarism
36. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
logos
abstract words
main points
Scale questions
37. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
peer testimony
impromptu speech
mental dialogue with the audience
supporting materials
38. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
stage fright
master of ceremonies
conversational quality
Ethics
39. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
reference work
topical order
Comprehensive listening
sans-serif font
40. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
slipper slope
brief example
pitch
Message
41. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
after-dinner speech
concept
special encyclopedia
ad hominem
42. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
logos
speech of tribute
analogical reasoning
model
43. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reference work
pathos
monotone
eulogy
44. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
Attitude
reference work
thesaurus
simile
45. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
call number
persuasion
strategic organization
description
46. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
bar graph
event
preview statement
problem-cause-solution order
47. Numerical data
stock issues
analogical reasoning
statistics
Specific purpose
48. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
invalid analogy
graph
supporting materials
pie graph
49. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
Appreciative listening
problem-cause-solution order
internal summary
Hearing
50. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
credibility
yearbook
brief example
question of policy