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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem
problem-cause-solution order
Attitude
pitch
example
2. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
simile
ad hominem
bar graph
conversational quality
3. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Ethnocentrism
pronunciation
alliteration
Open- ended questions
4. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
Feedback
call number
Critical listening
preview statement
5. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
conversational quality
invalid analogy
Residual message
goodwill
6. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
ceremonial speaking
quoting out of context
volume
supporting materials
7. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
toast
concrete words
Situational audience analysis
dialect
8. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
pause
ethos
generic 'he'
initial credibility
9. 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
cliche
credibility
personalize
articulation
10. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
Frame of reference
Patchwork plagiarism
embedded narrative
direct quotation
11. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
direct quotation
Egocentrism
problem-cause-solution order
yearbook
12. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
Comprehensive listening
alliteration
Hearing
preview statement
13. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
Monroe's motivated sequence
reasoning from principle
reference work
inflections
14. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
slipper slope
Name- calling
median
Situational audience analysis
15. A trite or overused expression
internal preview
hasty generalization
cliche
speech of acceptance
16. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
Paraphrase
denotative meaning
reasoning from principle
manuscript speech
17. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
speech of introduction
Critical listening
hypothetical example
paraphrase
18. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
derived credibility
graph
Frame of reference
credibility
19. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
parallelism
comparison
evidence
thesaurus
20. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
eye contact
object
master narrative
expert testimony
21. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
personalize
Frame of reference
Speaker
Critical listening
22. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
spatial order
red herring
bar graph
supporting materials
23. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
persuasion
speech of inspiration
spatial order
analogical reasoning
24. 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
need
after-dinner speech
description
preparation outline
25. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
general encyclopedia
articulation
speaking outline
problem-solution design
26. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
Situational audience analysis
yearbook
Ethics
denotative meaning
27. 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
comparative advatages order
pause
Specific purpose
denotative meaning
28. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
stock issues
contrast
extended example
Stereotyping
29. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
topical order
chart
Brainstorming
fair use
30. The person who receives the speaker's message
false cause
dissolve ending
Listener
reference work
31. A constant pitch or tone of voice
sans-serif font
sponsoring organization
dissolve ending
monotone
32. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
problem-solution order
paraphrase
expert testimony
Incremental plagiarism
33. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
Adrenaline
either or
manuscript speech
credibility
34. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
antithesis
description
reasoning
dialect
35. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
casual order
serif font
mean
abstract words
36. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
Listening
Specific purpose
Ethics
antithesis
37. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
reasoning
object
Key- word outline
statistics
38. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
extemporaneous speech
master narrative
speech of tribute
biographical aid
39. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
Situation
Attitude
Identification
abstract
40. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
supporting materials
internal preview
inflections
Ethnocentrism
41. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
font
Global Plagiarism
rhythm
direct quotation
42. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
Brainstorming
inflections
example
motivated sequence design
43. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
need
Central idea
process
Listener
44. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
master narrative
pause
sans-serif font
evidence
45. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
Fixed-alternative questions
median
Attitude
pause
46. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
analogical reasoning
generic 'he'
topical order
fair use
47. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
Central idea
pronunciation
transition
Situation
48. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
mental dialogue with the audience
Demographic audience analysis
rhythm
chronological order
49. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy
false cause
master of ceremonies
Scale questions
need
50. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
Brainstorming
Feedback
Empathic listening
connective