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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
reasoning from specific instances
supporting materials
comparison
expert testimony
2. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
direct quotation
call number
persuasion
animation
3. Testimony that is presented word for word
direct quotation
rhetorical question
Ethical decisions
problem-solution design
4. The average value of a group of numbers
Paraphrase
concept
bandwagon
mean
5. A reference work that provides information about people
biographical aid
Open- ended questions
special encyclopedia
award presentation
6. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
simile
denotative meaning
speech of tribute
pause
7. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
Visualization
preliminary bibliography
Residual message
reasoning from principle
8. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
volume
vocalized pause
question of value
Global Plagiarism
9. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
internal preview
vocalized pause
extended example
Monroe's motivated sequence
10. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
rate
speech of acceptance
serif font
speaking outline
11. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
slipper slope
problem-solution design
Central idea
preparation outline
12. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
repetition
award presentation
transition
testimony
13. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
invalid analogy
dialect
internal summary
bar graph
14. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
Topic
cliche
Interference
question of fact
15. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
Scale questions
stage fright
pie graph
Patchwork plagiarism
16. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
Comprehensive listening
thesaurus
extemporaneous speech
Positive nervousness
17. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
Incremental plagiarism
preparation outline
Listening
internal summary
18. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
extended example
magnification
Appreciative listening
research interview
19. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
concrete words
practicality
inclusive language
burden of proof
20. Words that refer to tangible objects
concrete words
problem-solution order
informative speech
catalogue
21. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
mental dialogue with the audience
reasoning from principle
target audience
visual framework
22. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
inflections
Key- word outline
reasoning
Critical listening
23. 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?
practicality
description
ad hominem
Plagiarism
24. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
Message
object
red herring
personalize
25. The broad goal of a speech
signpost
personalize
General purpose
direct quotation
26. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
stock issues
volume
thesaurus
preview statement
27. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
vicarious experience narrative
connective
Spare 'brain time'
call number
28. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
impromptu speech
Frame of reference
Spare 'brain time'
graph
29. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
simile
Central idea
strategic organization
virtual library
30. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
antithesis
periodical database
pitch
Audience-centeredness
31. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
delivery cues
pie graph
master of ceremonies
chart
32. The speed at which a person speaks
rate
transition
animation
target audience
33. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
personalize
line graph
Incremental plagiarism
abstract
34. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
invalid analogy
embedded narrative
Positive nervousness
Active listening
35. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
Situational audience analysis
chronological order
red herring
initial credibility
36. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
Residual message
Topic
pie graph
conversational quality
37. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award
award presentation
Topic
Empathic listening
testimony
38. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
Channel
preview statement
pitch
internal preview
39. The physical production of particular speech sounds
articulation
Speaker
ceremonial speaking
Patchwork plagiarism
40. 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
slipper slope
master of ceremonies
fair use
plan
41. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
vocal variety
general encyclopedia
Monroe's motivated sequence
fallacy
42. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
inflections
Identification
signpost
model
43. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
median
concrete words
main points
extemporaneous speech
44. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening
line graph
articulation
event
plan
45. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
hasty generalization
Message
informative speech
problem-solution design
46. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
Central idea
after-dinner speech
Adrenaline
alliteration
47. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
research interview
preparation outline
signpost
Attitude
48. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
Situational audience analysis
description
crescendo ending
bandwagon
49. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
credibility
Active listening
refutative design
strategic organization
50. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
animation
virtual library
rhythm
fair use
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