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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
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1. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






2. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






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






4. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






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






6. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






7. Testimony that is presented word for word






8. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






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






10. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






11. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






12. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






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






14. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






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






16. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






17. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy






18. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






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






20. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






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






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






23. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






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






25. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






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






27. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






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






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






30. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






31. 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






32. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






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






34. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






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






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






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






38. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






39. 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?






40. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






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






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






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






44. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






45. A trite or overused expression






46. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






47. 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






48. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






49. 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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50. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion