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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. The speed at which a person speaks
object
burden of proof
rate
speech of inspiration
2. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
kinesics
Stereotyping
hypothetical example
supporting materials
3. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
derived credibility
informative speech
model
virtual library
4. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
speech of inspiration
ethos
biographical aid
Critical thinking
5. 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
Empathic listening
generic 'he'
ethos
speech to gain passive agreement
6. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
graph
kinesics
pause
logos
7. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Visualization
Incremental plagiarism
Positive nervousness
Ethnocentrism
8. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
general encyclopedia
example
vicarious experience narrative
main points
9. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
evidence
Open- ended questions
Audience-centeredness
problem-solution order
10. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
mode
problem-solution order
rate
crescendo ending
11. A book of synonyms
quoting out of context
eye contact
thesaurus
reasoning
12. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
yearbook
derived credibility
articulation
problem-cause-solution order
13. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
casual order
magnification
contrast
description
14. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
sponsoring organization
embedded narrative
preparation outline
cliche
15. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
special encyclopedia
Situation
question of fact
problem-solution order
16. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
Paraphrase
fair use
call number
ceremonial speaking
17. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
volume
mental dialogue with the audience
Global Plagiarism
speaking outline
18. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
preparation outline
connective
signpost
derived credibility
19. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
Empathic listening
topical order
transparency
speaking outline
20. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Plagiarism
delivery cues
Brainstorming
Comprehensive listening
21. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
mental dialogue with the audience
model
dialect
statistics
22. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
personalize
paraphrase
Frame of reference
master of ceremonies
23. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
supporting materials
ethos
testimony
line graph
24. The physical production of particular speech sounds
peer testimony
articulation
Attitude
plan
25. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
Situational audience analysis
invalid analogy
Open- ended questions
event
26. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
transparency
fair use
Situation
question of fact
27. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
visual framework
kinesics
abstract words
vicarious experience narrative
28. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
practicality
brief example
Feedback
imagery
29. The person who receives the speaker's message
Listener
Speaker
motivated sequence design
example
30. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
repetition
hasty generalization
inclusive language
paraphrase
31. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
Ethnocentrism
abstract words
biographical aid
preview statement
32. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
pronunciation
Ethical decisions
Appreciative listening
conversational quality
33. Testimony that is presented word for word
imagery
Scale questions
direct quotation
transition
34. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
Interference
rate
extended example
speech of tribute
35. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
Critical listening
internal summary
Active listening
Hearing
36. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character
credibility
invalid analogy
Hearing
bandwagon
37. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
narrative design
manuscript speech
preliminary bibliography
yearbook
38. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
gestures
master narrative
serif font
terminal credibility
39. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
testimony
delivery cues
research interview
Adrenaline
40. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
sans-serif font
preparation outline
topical order
metaphor
41. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
bandwagon
peer testimony
persuasion
bibliography
42. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reference work
ceremonial speaking
preview statement
Feedback
43. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
comparison
Global Plagiarism
Message
persuasion
44. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
Adrenaline
font
abstract words
impromptu speech
45. 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
46. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
question of value
speech of inspiration
narrative design
Active listening
47. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
dialect
Positive nervousness
pathos
reference work
48. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
fair use
Positive nervousness
Demographic audience analysis
Name- calling
49. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
description
connotative meaning
chart
mode
50. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
reasoning from specific instances
Ethical decisions
Brainstorming
contrast