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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






2. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






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






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






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






7. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






8. 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






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






10. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






11. 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






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






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






14. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






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






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






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






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






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






20. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






21. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






22. An error in reasoning






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






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






25. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






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






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






28. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






29. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






31. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






35. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






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






37. The speed at which a person speaks






38. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






39. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






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






41. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas






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






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






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






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






46. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






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






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






49. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






50. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points