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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
Identification
example
ad hominem
Incremental plagiarism
2. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
inflections
toast
crescendo ending
question of policy
3. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
extended example
simile
burden of proof
Open- ended questions
4. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
kinesics
sans-serif font
Critical listening
Central idea
5. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech to gain passive agreement
signpost
speech of tribute
Stereotyping
6. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
periodical database
contrast
speaking outline
Frame of reference
7. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
credibility
embedded narrative
derived credibility
mode
8. A book of synonyms
biographical aid
vocal variety
refutative design
thesaurus
9. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
statistics
impromptu speech
Ethical decisions
problem-solution design
10. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
question of value
dissolve ending
question of fact
11. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
master narrative
multimedia presentation
crescendo ending
preview statement
12. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
Appreciative listening
Scale questions
connective
peer testimony
13. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
evidence
reasoning
logos
research interview
14. Numerical data
Positive nervousness
Global Plagiarism
analogical reasoning
statistics
15. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
transition
speaking outline
Residual message
credibility
16. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
preparation outline
parallelism
Audience-centeredness
pronunciation
17. 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
stage fright
font
problem-cause-solution order
Scale questions
18. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
graph
Central idea
Speaker
bandwagon
19. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
terminal credibility
award presentation
Critical thinking
Appreciative listening
20. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
preliminary bibliography
toast
terminal credibility
reasoning from principle
21. The subject of a speech
Topic
slipper slope
thesaurus
analogical reasoning
22. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
plan
general encyclopedia
master of ceremonies
inclusive language
23. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
Demographic audience analysis
mental dialogue with the audience
connective
speaking outline
24. A constant pitch or tone of voice
monotone
bibliography
initial credibility
chart
25. 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
problem-solution order
general encyclopedia
fallacy
false cause
26. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
model
Identification
comparison
imagery
27. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
cliche
chronological order
persuasion
Situational audience analysis
28. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
catalogue
Identification
Fixed-alternative questions
visual framework
29. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
kinesics
abstract
supporting materials
question of fact
30. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
causal reasoning
preparation outline
Visualization
Plagiarism
31. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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32. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
pronunciation
delivery cues
speech of tribute
process
33. 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?
font
plan
example
practicality
34. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
reasoning from specific instances
eye contact
Hearing
peer testimony
35. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
Central idea
abstract words
denotative meaning
bibliography
36. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
Spare 'brain time'
graph
speech of tribute
Patchwork plagiarism
37. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
Residual message
Paraphrase
vocalized pause
Key- word outline
38. A complete set of type of the same design
font
virtual library
pronunciation
bar graph
39. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
chronological order
denotative meaning
clutter
Situation
40. Words that refer to tangible objects
mode
concrete words
preview statement
extemporaneous speech
41. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
red herring
abstract words
Appreciative listening
Feedback
42. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
preliminary bibliography
serif font
Channel
Attitude
43. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
Feedback
Appreciative listening
master narrative
Active listening
44. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
ethos
event
speech of tribute
Scale questions
45. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
Ethics
graph
problem-solution design
either or
46. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
Fixed-alternative questions
bandwagon
Comprehensive listening
Residual message
47. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
testimony
object
sponsoring organization
direct quotation
48. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
Open- ended questions
Appreciative listening
extemporaneous speech
Feedback
49. The broad goal of a speech
fair use
Central idea
General purpose
monotone
50. 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
question of fact
strategic organization
stock issues
credibility