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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
volume
Visualization
line graph
description
2. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
Patchwork plagiarism
preliminary bibliography
animation
informative speech
3. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
Attitude
dialect
logos
yearbook
4. Testimony that is presented word for word
derived credibility
direct quotation
fallacy
extemporaneous speech
5. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
crescendo ending
concept
delivery cues
6. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
pitch
special encyclopedia
model
Ethics
7. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
problem-solution design
connective
model
Hearing
8. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
Global Plagiarism
description
monotone
animation
9. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
serif font
speech of inspiration
Name- calling
Central idea
10. The average value of a group of numbers
mean
Fixed-alternative questions
sponsoring organization
Feedback
11. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
credibility
pronunciation
eulogy
Topic
12. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Stereotyping
preliminary bibliography
problem-cause-solution order
spatial order
13. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
evidence
gestures
extemporaneous speech
Paraphrase
14. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
Appreciative listening
model
Critical thinking
Fixed-alternative questions
15. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
process
analogical reasoning
Interference
graph
16. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
need
mode
either or
Residual message
17. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
speech of tribute
target audience
Frame of reference
median
18. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
eye contact
preliminary bibliography
pitch
median
19. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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20. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
problem-cause-solution order
speaking outline
alliteration
Name- calling
21. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
gestures
pronunciation
master narrative
eulogy
22. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
speech of inspiration
bibliography
Name- calling
serif font
23. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second
Appreciative listening
Identification
analogical reasoning
Channel
24. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
problem-solution order
need
Adrenaline
median
25. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
narrative design
parallelism
Demographic audience analysis
speech of tribute
26. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
kinesics
nonverbal communication
Central idea
example
27. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
Monroe's motivated sequence
abstract words
reasoning
denotative meaning
28. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
bibliography
target audience
after-dinner speech
comparative advatages order
29. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
denotative meaning
periodical database
crescendo ending
reasoning
30. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
repetition
need
event
stock issues
31. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
vicarious experience narrative
strategic organization
articulation
crescendo ending
32. The speed at which a person speaks
rate
Bill of Rights
ad hominem
reasoning
33. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
eye contact
Open- ended questions
contrast
bandwagon
34. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
ethos
brief example
target audience
crescendo ending
35. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
Comprehensive listening
Situational audience analysis
Fixed-alternative questions
Attitude
36. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
process
motivated sequence design
Message
Visualization
37. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
goodwill
rhythm
Critical thinking
practicality
38. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
call number
causal reasoning
spatial order
pause
39. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
Hearing
Monroe's motivated sequence
paraphrase
practicality
40. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
need
after-dinner speech
comparison
stage fright
41. 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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42. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
causal reasoning
stage fright
multimedia presentation
Name- calling
43. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character
reference work
invalid analogy
credibility
Egocentrism
44. A book of synonyms
thesaurus
rhythm
derived credibility
eye contact
45. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
crescendo ending
Listener
Stereotyping
visual framework
46. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
impromptu speech
signpost
Ethical decisions
motivated sequence design
47. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
evidence
mental dialogue with the audience
Demographic audience analysis
reasoning
48. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
animation
Incremental plagiarism
preview statement
peer testimony
49. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
main points
chart
slipper slope
parallelism
50. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
narrative design
Interference
volume
magnification