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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions






2. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






3. Numerical data






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






5. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






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






7. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






8. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






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






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






12. 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






13. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






14. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






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






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






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






18. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






19. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






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






21. 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






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






23. Testimony that is presented word for word






24. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






25. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






26. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






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






28. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






29. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






31. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






32. The broad goal of a speech






33. 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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34. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






35. A reference work that provides information about people






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






37. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






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






39. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






40. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






41. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






42. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






43. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






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






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






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






47. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






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






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






50. 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