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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






2. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






3. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






4. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






5. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






6. The speed at which a person speaks






7. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






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






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






10. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






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






12. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






13. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






14. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






15. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






16. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






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






18. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






19. A constant pitch or tone of voice






20. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






21. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






22. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






23. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






24. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






25. Numerical data






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






27. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






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






29. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






30. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






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






32. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






33. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






34. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






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






36. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






37. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






38. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






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






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






41. A trite or overused expression






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






43. A reference work that provides information about people






44. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






45. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






46. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






47. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






48. 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






49. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






50. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.