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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






2. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






4. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






5. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






6. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






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






8. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






9. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






11. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






12. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






13. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award






14. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






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






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






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






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






19. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






20. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem






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






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






23. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






24. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






25. 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






26. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






29. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






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






31. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






32. 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






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






34. Numerical data






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

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






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






38. Words that refer to tangible objects






39. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






40. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






41. 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






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






43. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






45. Testimony that is presented word for word






46. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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






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






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






50. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.







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