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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
paraphrase
Listener
crescendo ending
Residual message
2. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
crescendo ending
Key- word outline
alliteration
nonverbal communication
3. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
main points
Empathic listening
Ethics
sans-serif font
4. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
creating common ground
eulogy
reference work
rhythm
5. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
serif font
call number
Listener
fair use
6. The speed at which a person speaks
rate
persuasion
embedded narrative
connotative meaning
7. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
problem-cause-solution order
font
transition
clutter
8. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
Adrenaline
preview statement
concept
animation
9. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
motivated sequence design
quoting out of context
speaking outline
biographical aid
10. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
Speaker
Interference
speech of introduction
line graph
11. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
nonverbal communication
problem-solution order
reasoning
eulogy
12. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
impromptu speech
question of policy
antithesis
delivery cues
13. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
multimedia presentation
problem-cause-solution order
Frame of reference
reference work
14. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
connotative meaning
ad hominem
goodwill
motivated sequence design
15. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
derived credibility
strategic organization
after-dinner speech
serif font
16. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
Monroe's motivated sequence
conversational quality
animation
Speaker
17. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
monotone
Demographic audience analysis
refutative design
need
18. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
master narrative
personalize
virtual library
toast
19. A constant pitch or tone of voice
speech of tribute
monotone
speaking outline
Paraphrase
20. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
graph
concept
speech of introduction
general encyclopedia
21. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Bill of Rights
nonverbal communication
speech to gain immediate action
rhythm
22. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
Scale questions
initial credibility
invalid analogy
catalogue
23. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
supporting materials
question of policy
object
gestures
24. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
terminal credibility
connective
speech of acceptance
example
25. Numerical data
invalid analogy
statistics
Channel
concrete words
26. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Critical listening
statistics
reasoning from principle
speech of tribute
27. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
need
repetition
crescendo ending
eye contact
28. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
internal preview
magnification
yearbook
kinesics
29. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
Active listening
font
pathos
Egocentrism
30. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
statistics
Critical thinking
plan
Ethnocentrism
31. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
after-dinner speech
bibliography
credibility
Scale questions
32. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
Key- word outline
object
pause
repetition
33. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
goodwill
speech to gain immediate action
evidence
problem-solution design
34. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
narrative design
Bill of Rights
question of value
embedded narrative
35. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
master narrative
Adrenaline
inclusive language
hasty generalization
36. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
reasoning from principle
Critical listening
visual framework
general encyclopedia
37. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
hasty generalization
Positive nervousness
main points
stage fright
38. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
kinesics
Identification
Situation
pause
39. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
bandwagon
Specific purpose
casual order
Key- word outline
40. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
Stereotyping
eulogy
rhetorical question
after-dinner speech
41. A trite or overused expression
clutter
biographical aid
multimedia presentation
cliche
42. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
Positive nervousness
statistics
connotative meaning
ad hominem
43. A reference work that provides information about people
transition
biographical aid
Ethnocentrism
Ethics
44. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
conversational quality
chronological order
simile
either or
45. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
evidence
concept
testimony
reasoning from principle
46. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
need
research interview
Spare 'brain time'
yearbook
47. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
eulogy
question of fact
inclusive language
transition
48. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy
Central idea
speech to gain passive agreement
preliminary bibliography
Plagiarism
49. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
animation
after-dinner speech
connotative meaning
Specific purpose
50. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
problem-solution order
Empathic listening
Attitude
Open- ended questions