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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
transparency
volume
Topic
Spare 'brain time'
2. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
speech to gain immediate action
Monroe's motivated sequence
animation
call number
3. 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
Residual message
Patchwork plagiarism
speech of introduction
preparation outline
4. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
problem-cause-solution order
research interview
mental dialogue with the audience
general encyclopedia
5. The broad goal of a speech
metaphor
internal preview
General purpose
Plagiarism
6. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
example
process
spatial order
call number
7. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
mode
simile
vocal variety
Appreciative listening
8. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
Appreciative listening
narrative design
chart
invalid analogy
9. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
Visualization
signpost
causal reasoning
Critical thinking
10. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
simile
cliche
research interview
serif font
11. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
target audience
rate
transparency
informative speech
12. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
Critical listening
delivery cues
master narrative
mode
13. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
hypothetical example
gestures
kinesics
delivery cues
14. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
motivated sequence design
problem-solution order
Name- calling
generic 'he'
15. Words that refer to tangible objects
Appreciative listening
concrete words
plan
contrast
16. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Open- ended questions
Critical thinking
simile
practicality
17. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
credibility
vicarious experience narrative
motivated sequence design
Positive nervousness
18. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
speech to gain immediate action
comparison
reasoning
preparation outline
19. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
Critical thinking
red herring
Paraphrase
refutative design
20. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
speech of acceptance
problem-solution order
Fixed-alternative questions
Paraphrase
21. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
mental dialogue with the audience
volume
hypothetical example
stock issues
22. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
abstract words
vocalized pause
crescendo ending
median
23. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
Scale questions
problem-cause-solution order
ad hominem
rhythm
24. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
periodical database
fair use
connotative meaning
red herring
25. An error in reasoning
direct quotation
ad hominem
Situation
fallacy
26. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
inflections
signpost
burden of proof
brief example
27. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
chronological order
mental dialogue with the audience
topical order
red herring
28. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
informative speech
pitch
Ethical decisions
Critical thinking
29. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
Speaker
personalize
quoting out of context
manuscript speech
30. Testimony that is presented word for word
bar graph
speech to gain immediate action
animation
direct quotation
31. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
delivery cues
supporting materials
concept
call number
32. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
chart
parallelism
speech of inspiration
Adrenaline
33. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
reasoning from principle
Frame of reference
causal reasoning
virtual library
34. A constant pitch or tone of voice
monotone
bibliography
Appreciative listening
generic 'he'
35. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
speech to gain passive agreement
animation
embedded narrative
Situation
36. A trite or overused expression
Appreciative listening
cliche
Visualization
embedded narrative
37. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
Comprehensive listening
rate
thesaurus
model
38. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
burden of proof
description
abstract words
toast
39. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
description
ad hominem
either or
dialect
40. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
animation
Incremental plagiarism
statistics
Residual message
41. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
model
volume
credibility
thesaurus
42. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
General purpose
chart
volume
direct quotation
43. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
multimedia presentation
graph
sponsoring organization
Demographic audience analysis
44. 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
question of fact
ceremonial speaking
Situation
problem-solution order
45. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
Bill of Rights
Incremental plagiarism
fallacy
thesaurus
46. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
Listener
ad hominem
median
Ethical decisions
47. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
comparison
speech of introduction
generic 'he'
description
48. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
need
dissolve ending
sponsoring organization
pie graph
49. 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
Specific purpose
problem-solution order
Ethics
connotative meaning
50. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
Visualization
goodwill
derived credibility
eye contact
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