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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






2. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






3. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






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






5. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






6. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?






7. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






8. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech






9. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






10. 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






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






12. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






13. The subject of a speech






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






15. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data






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






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






18. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






19. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them






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






21. 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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22. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy






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






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






25. The speed at which a person speaks






26. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






27. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






28. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






29. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






38. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






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






40. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






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






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






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






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






45. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






46. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






47. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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






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






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