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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






2. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






3. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






4. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






5. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






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






7. The number that appears the most






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






9. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






10. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






11. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






12. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






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






14. Testimony that is presented word for word






15. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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16. 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






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






18. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






19. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






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






22. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






23. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






24. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






25. The means by which a message is communicated






26. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






27. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






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






29. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






30. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






31. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






32. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






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






34. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action






35. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






36. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






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






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






39. A constant pitch or tone of voice






40. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






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






42. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






43. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






44. A book of synonyms






45. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






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






47. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






48. 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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49. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






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







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