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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The broad goal of a speech






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






3. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






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






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






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






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






8. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






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






10. 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?






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






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






13. Testimony that is presented word for word






14. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






15. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






17. 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






18. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






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






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






21. Numerical data






22. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






23. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






24. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






25. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






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






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






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






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






31. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






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






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






34. The speed at which a person speaks






35. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






36. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






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






38. A book of synonyms






39. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






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






41. 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






42. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






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






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






45. 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






46. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






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






48. The subject of a speech






49. A reference work that provides information about people






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