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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






2. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






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






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






5. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






6. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






7. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






8. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






9. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






10. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






12. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






13. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






14. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






15. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






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






17. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






18. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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19. 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






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






21. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






22. 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






23. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






24. The speed at which a person speaks






25. The broad goal of a speech






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






27. The number that appears the most






28. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






29. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






30. 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






31. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






32. 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






33. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






34. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






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






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






37. A book of synonyms






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






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






40. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






41. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






42. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






43. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






45. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






46. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






47. The means by which a message is communicated






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






49. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






50. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them