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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. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






3. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






4. The subject of a speech






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






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






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






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






9. A reference work that provides information about people






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






11. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






12. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






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






14. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






15. 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?






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






17. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






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






19. 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






20. The speed at which a person speaks






21. The average value of a group of numbers






22. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






23. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






24. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






25. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






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






27. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






28. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






29. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






30. 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






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






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






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






34. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






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






37. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






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






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






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






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






42. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






43. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






44. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






45. A book of synonyms






46. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story






47. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






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






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






50. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc