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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action






2. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






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






4. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






5. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






6. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






7. 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






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






9. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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






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






12. The number that appears the most






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






14. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






15. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






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






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






18. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






19. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






20. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






21. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






23. A book of synonyms






24. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






26. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






27. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






28. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






29. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






37. 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?






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






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






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






41. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story






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






43. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






45. Numerical data






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






47. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






48. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






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






50. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience