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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
speaking outline
spatial order
event
transparency
2. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
articulation
Hearing
reasoning
analogical reasoning
3. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Bill of Rights
expert testimony
mental dialogue with the audience
comparison
4. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
alliteration
sponsoring organization
bar graph
periodical database
5. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
clutter
Residual message
slipper slope
serif font
6. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
testimony
creating common ground
Visualization
inclusive language
7. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
pause
problem-solution order
reference work
cliche
8. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
vocalized pause
Egocentrism
gestures
personalize
9. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
personalize
quoting out of context
evidence
comparative advatages order
10. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
parallelism
imagery
mean
multimedia presentation
11. The speed at which a person speaks
rate
Stereotyping
spatial order
Topic
12. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
pathos
model
Comprehensive listening
informative speech
13. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
goodwill
denotative meaning
peer testimony
call number
14. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
vicarious experience narrative
multimedia presentation
process
magnification
15. A constant pitch or tone of voice
credibility
monotone
analogical reasoning
terminal credibility
16. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
Monroe's motivated sequence
strategic organization
denotative meaning
alliteration
17. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
signpost
direct quotation
manuscript speech
motivated sequence design
18. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
repetition
testimony
fair use
rate
19. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
reasoning from specific instances
vocal variety
topical order
initial credibility
20. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
contrast
concrete words
bibliography
general encyclopedia
21. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
repetition
Paraphrase
conversational quality
periodical database
22. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
dialect
concrete words
master narrative
logos
23. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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24. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
question of policy
red herring
Attitude
thesaurus
25. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
inflections
dialect
Situational audience analysis
speech of introduction
26. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
burden of proof
Hearing
Global Plagiarism
casual order
27. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
dissolve ending
reasoning
research interview
comparison
28. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
comparison
rhythm
dissolve ending
Bill of Rights
29. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
abstract words
eulogy
simile
articulation
30. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
Ethical decisions
terminal credibility
chart
Patchwork plagiarism
31. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
clutter
analogical reasoning
Stereotyping
comparison
32. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
Incremental plagiarism
refutative design
problem-cause-solution order
Ethnocentrism
33. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
virtual library
multimedia presentation
reasoning from principle
narrative design
34. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
embedded narrative
initial credibility
invalid analogy
narrative design
35. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
bandwagon
initial credibility
model
impromptu speech
36. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
Active listening
question of policy
preliminary bibliography
inflections
37. The physical production of particular speech sounds
pie graph
internal summary
false cause
articulation
38. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
question of fact
alliteration
sans-serif font
gestures
39. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
biographical aid
antithesis
main points
eye contact
40. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
informative speech
signpost
speech of tribute
internal preview
41. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
preview statement
magnification
Demographic audience analysis
crescendo ending
42. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
internal summary
general encyclopedia
problem-solution order
need
43. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
derived credibility
reference work
Plagiarism
speech of acceptance
44. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
sans-serif font
creating common ground
concept
toast
45. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
signpost
volume
Message
Plagiarism
46. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
process
spatial order
stage fright
delivery cues
47. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
Stereotyping
magnification
description
quoting out of context
48. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Channel
metaphor
Critical thinking
kinesics
49. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
Topic
creating common ground
serif font
speech of inspiration
50. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
dissolve ending
repetition
Specific purpose
paraphrase