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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






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






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






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






6. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






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






8. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






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






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






11. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






12. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






13. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






14. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






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






16. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






17. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






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






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






20. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






21. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






22. The speed at which a person speaks






23. 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






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






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






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






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






28. A reference work that provides information about people






29. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






38. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






39. 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?






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






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






42. The means by which a message is communicated






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






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






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






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






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






49. The number that appears the most






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