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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions
question of policy
bar graph
rhythm
comparative advatages order
2. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
Situation
problem-solution order
stage fright
problem-solution design
3. A complete set of type of the same design
thesaurus
font
stage fright
hasty generalization
4. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
pitch
question of value
parallelism
Positive nervousness
5. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
multimedia presentation
font
invalid analogy
nonverbal communication
6. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
Brainstorming
Paraphrase
monotone
Critical listening
7. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
crescendo ending
derived credibility
parallelism
speech to gain immediate action
8. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
pathos
Interference
speech of acceptance
alliteration
9. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
slipper slope
volume
eye contact
Egocentrism
10. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
Fixed-alternative questions
imagery
eulogy
Message
11. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
Key- word outline
embedded narrative
Audience-centeredness
Message
12. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
concept
red herring
speech of acceptance
personalize
13. 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
Positive nervousness
periodical database
signpost
ceremonial speaking
14. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
pie graph
transition
signpost
question of fact
15. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
target audience
Spare 'brain time'
repetition
master narrative
16. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
antithesis
contrast
award presentation
Specific purpose
17. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
dissolve ending
Central idea
causal reasoning
supporting materials
18. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
pause
font
Stereotyping
special encyclopedia
19. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
reasoning
speaking outline
simile
Adrenaline
20. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
internal summary
abstract words
ad hominem
comparative advatages order
21. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
abstract words
refutative design
internal preview
repetition
22. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
nonverbal communication
target audience
eulogy
serif font
23. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
periodical database
contrast
Visualization
Stereotyping
24. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
after-dinner speech
graph
supporting materials
testimony
25. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
topical order
eye contact
General purpose
Ethnocentrism
26. The means by which a message is communicated
articulation
quoting out of context
Channel
Monroe's motivated sequence
27. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
virtual library
call number
Frame of reference
speech to gain immediate action
28. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
sans-serif font
Central idea
after-dinner speech
process
29. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
preliminary bibliography
delivery cues
after-dinner speech
Situation
30. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
antithesis
Residual message
signpost
testimony
31. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
personalize
Egocentrism
preliminary bibliography
quoting out of context
32. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
research interview
Adrenaline
Hearing
magnification
33. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
comparative advatages order
eye contact
internal summary
Open- ended questions
34. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
periodical database
question of value
concept
master narrative
35. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
serif font
reasoning
ceremonial speaking
concept
36. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
connotative meaning
chart
cliche
animation
37. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
rhythm
strategic organization
problem-solution order
impromptu speech
38. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
periodical database
pathos
Ethnocentrism
informative speech
39. The subject of a speech
line graph
Topic
paraphrase
Message
40. The broad goal of a speech
reasoning
bandwagon
personalize
General purpose
41. The speed at which a person speaks
delivery cues
problem-solution order
spatial order
rate
42. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
pathos
problem-cause-solution order
periodical database
Residual message
43. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
model
connotative meaning
median
comparison
44. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
serif font
Active listening
call number
extended example
45. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.
Egocentrism
Listening
connective
topical order
46. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
Appreciative listening
peer testimony
motivated sequence design
Open- ended questions
47. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
expert testimony
graph
process
ethos
48. 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
reasoning from principle
pause
speech to gain immediate action
award presentation
49. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
preliminary bibliography
Global Plagiarism
extemporaneous speech
rhetorical question
50. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
goodwill
manuscript speech
Channel
stage fright