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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






2. A reference work that provides information about people






3. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






4. Numerical data






5. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






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






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






8. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






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






10. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






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






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






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






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






15. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






16. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






17. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






18. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






19. 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






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






21. 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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22. The means by which a message is communicated






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






24. 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






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






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






27. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






29. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






30. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






31. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






32. 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






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






34. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas






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






36. A trite or overused expression






37. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






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






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






40. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






41. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






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






43. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






44. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






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






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






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






48. 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






49. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






50. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.