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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
graph
volume
Scale questions
embedded narrative
2. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
speech of introduction
fair use
concrete words
Identification
3. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
pathos
comparison
internal preview
dissolve ending
4. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
dialect
preparation outline
Hearing
impromptu speech
5. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
toast
Spare 'brain time'
line graph
6. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
Listening
General purpose
Comprehensive listening
Empathic listening
7. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
contrast
Situation
articulation
narrative design
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
hypothetical example
quoting out of context
antithesis
preparation outline
9. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
testimony
thesaurus
speech to gain immediate action
reference work
10. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
abstract
reasoning from principle
pause
Open- ended questions
11. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
Topic
false cause
Egocentrism
speech of tribute
12. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
bar graph
Egocentrism
pie graph
example
13. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
Channel
magnification
supporting materials
ethos
14. 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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15. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
pathos
Adrenaline
speech of inspiration
Monroe's motivated sequence
16. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
Fixed-alternative questions
delivery cues
abstract
impromptu speech
17. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
target audience
contrast
reasoning from principle
line graph
18. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
description
impromptu speech
inclusive language
main points
19. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
Empathic listening
either or
Situation
reasoning from principle
20. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
visual framework
reasoning
Positive nervousness
toast
21. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
burden of proof
clutter
Specific purpose
Ethical decisions
22. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
comparative advatages order
magnification
statistics
multimedia presentation
23. A trite or overused expression
award presentation
analogical reasoning
Egocentrism
cliche
24. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
Ethical decisions
speech to gain passive agreement
problem-solution order
line graph
25. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
concrete words
rhythm
Audience-centeredness
chart
26. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
testimony
pathos
persuasion
award presentation
27. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
abstract
Stereotyping
Name- calling
pause
28. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
reasoning from specific instances
Visualization
Specific purpose
Incremental plagiarism
29. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
false cause
alliteration
ceremonial speaking
reference work
30. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
paraphrase
Key- word outline
personalize
Positive nervousness
31. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
line graph
Adrenaline
inflections
abstract
32. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
yearbook
internal preview
connective
question of fact
33. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
slipper slope
virtual library
Critical thinking
stage fright
34. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
antithesis
personalize
Message
object
35. A book of synonyms
object
award presentation
thesaurus
Listener
36. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
dialect
terminal credibility
need
Egocentrism
37. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
abstract
Ethnocentrism
Residual message
conversational quality
38. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
manuscript speech
Positive nervousness
invalid analogy
Plagiarism
39. 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
Comprehensive listening
plan
abstract
chart
40. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
practicality
crescendo ending
burden of proof
chronological order
41. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
slipper slope
magnification
Monroe's motivated sequence
master of ceremonies
42. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Bill of Rights
catalogue
terminal credibility
Demographic audience analysis
43. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
Critical listening
after-dinner speech
narrative design
Listening
44. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
gestures
question of value
thesaurus
fair use
45. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
comparative advatages order
parallelism
process
ethos
46. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
Ethics
problem-solution order
preliminary bibliography
pathos
47. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
Feedback
brief example
monotone
stage fright
48. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
problem-solution order
vocal variety
hypothetical example
derived credibility
49. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
speech of tribute
Attitude
median
thesaurus
50. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
inclusive language
pronunciation
preliminary bibliography
Situational audience analysis
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