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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






2. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






3. 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






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






5. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






6. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






7. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






8. The broad goal of a speech






9. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






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






11. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






12. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






13. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






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






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






16. 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






17. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






18. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






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






20. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






21. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






22. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






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






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






25. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






27. 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






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






29. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






30. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






32. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






33. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






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






35. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






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






37. A trite or overused expression






38. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






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






40. The subject of a speech






41. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second






42. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






43. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






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






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






46. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






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






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






50. 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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