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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. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






2. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






3. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






4. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






5. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






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






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






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






9. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






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






11. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






12. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






13. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






14. The speed at which a person speaks






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






16. 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






17. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






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






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






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






22. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






23. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






24. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






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






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






27. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






28. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






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






31. An error in reasoning






32. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






34. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






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






36. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






37. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






38. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






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






40. 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?






41. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






42. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






43. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






44. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






45. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






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






47. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






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






49. 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






50. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point