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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
conversational quality
main points
analogical reasoning
narrative design
2. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
event
animation
manuscript speech
multimedia presentation
3. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
stage fright
hypothetical example
mode
derived credibility
4. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
graph
Central idea
pronunciation
Incremental plagiarism
5. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language
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6. Testimony that is presented word for word
causal reasoning
direct quotation
eye contact
Ethical decisions
7. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
hypothetical example
question of policy
brief example
motivated sequence design
8. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
expert testimony
thesaurus
denotative meaning
model
9. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
sans-serif font
paraphrase
fair use
connotative meaning
10. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
Audience-centeredness
denotative meaning
comparison
Critical thinking
11. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
eye contact
motivated sequence design
metaphor
preliminary bibliography
12. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
direct quotation
question of policy
question of fact
pie graph
13. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
Global Plagiarism
signpost
bibliography
abstract words
14. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
Global Plagiarism
Speaker
comparative advatages order
burden of proof
15. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
internal summary
Monroe's motivated sequence
dialect
Listening
16. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
supporting materials
ethos
transparency
signpost
17. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
burden of proof
vocal variety
false cause
reference work
18. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
magnification
fair use
need
reasoning from principle
19. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
Critical listening
internal summary
quoting out of context
conversational quality
20. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reference work
mental dialogue with the audience
question of value
need
21. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
personalize
Interference
Active listening
target audience
22. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
hasty generalization
General purpose
manuscript speech
stage fright
23. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
General purpose
Residual message
main points
contrast
24. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
question of policy
Bill of Rights
magnification
transparency
25. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
chart
Plagiarism
brief example
master of ceremonies
26. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
Visualization
simile
sans-serif font
initial credibility
27. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
gestures
motivated sequence design
object
preparation outline
28. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
connotative meaning
Frame of reference
master of ceremonies
initial credibility
29. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
transition
comparison
target audience
embedded narrative
30. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
General purpose
Channel
persuasion
ad hominem
31. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
connotative meaning
causal reasoning
thesaurus
analogical reasoning
32. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
Listener
reasoning from specific instances
reasoning from principle
master of ceremonies
33. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
either or
supporting materials
personalize
direct quotation
34. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
catalogue
vocalized pause
Ethical decisions
abstract words
35. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
preliminary bibliography
chronological order
evidence
Speaker
36. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
rate
hypothetical example
speaking outline
speech of introduction
37. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
stage fright
repetition
practicality
either or
38. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
median
pronunciation
testimony
Positive nervousness
39. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Scale questions
expert testimony
speech of introduction
speech of acceptance
40. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
Identification
special encyclopedia
dissolve ending
Message
41. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
problem-cause-solution order
simile
animation
Comprehensive listening
42. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
dialect
comparative advatages order
example
internal preview
43. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
Key- word outline
Message
preview statement
pitch
44. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second
dissolve ending
analogical reasoning
process
antithesis
45. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
Egocentrism
false cause
serif font
problem-solution design
46. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
speech of inspiration
mode
abstract words
strategic organization
47. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
process
general encyclopedia
Egocentrism
master narrative
48. 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
false cause
manuscript speech
credibility
supporting materials
49. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
paraphrase
call number
reasoning
peer testimony
50. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
plan
Incremental plagiarism
credibility
toast