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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






2. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






3. 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






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






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






6. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






7. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






8. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






9. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






10. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






11. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






12. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






13. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






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






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






16. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






17. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






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






19. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






20. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






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






22. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?






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






24. The means by which a message is communicated






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






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






27. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






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






29. 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






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






31. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






33. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






34. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






35. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem






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






37. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






38. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






39. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load






40. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






41. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






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






43. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






44. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






45. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






46. 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






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






48. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






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






50. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc