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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






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






3. 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






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






5. The broad goal of a speech






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






7. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






8. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






9. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






10. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






12. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






13. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






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






15. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






17. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






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






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






20. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






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






22. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






23. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






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






25. An error in reasoning






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






27. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






28. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






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






30. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






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






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






34. A constant pitch or tone of voice






35. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






36. A trite or overused expression






37. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






38. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






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






40. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






41. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






42. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






43. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






44. 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






45. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






46. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






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






48. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






49. 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






50. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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