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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






2. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






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






4. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes






5. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






6. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






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






8. 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






9. 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






10. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






11. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






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






13. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






14. The physical production of particular speech sounds






15. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






16. 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






17. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






19. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






20. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






21. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






22. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






23. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






24. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






25. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






26. The broad goal of a speech






27. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






28. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






29. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






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






31. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






32. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






33. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






34. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






35. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






36. 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






37. 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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38. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






39. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






40. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






41. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






42. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






43. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






45. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






46. 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






47. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






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






49. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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