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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






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






3. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






5. The speed at which a person speaks






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






7. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






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






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






10. A complete set of type of the same design






11. 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






12. The person who receives the speaker's message






13. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






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






15. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






16. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






17. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






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






20. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






21. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






22. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






23. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






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






25. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






26. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






27. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






28. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






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






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






31. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






32. 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






33. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






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






35. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






36. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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37. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






38. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






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






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






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






42. 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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43. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






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






45. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






46. 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?






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






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






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






50. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load