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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






2. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






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






4. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






5. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






6. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






7. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






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






9. 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






10. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






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






12. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






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






14. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






15. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






16. A trite or overused expression






17. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






18. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






19. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






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






21. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






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






23. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






24. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






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






27. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






28. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






29. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes






30. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






31. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






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






33. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






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






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






36. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






37. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






38. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






39. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






40. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






41. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






42. A reference work that provides information about people






43. 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






44. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






45. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






46. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






47. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






48. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






49. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






50. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution