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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






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






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






4. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






5. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






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






7. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






8. The means by which a message is communicated






9. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






10. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions






11. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






12. 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






13. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






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






15. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






16. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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






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






19. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






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






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






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






23. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






24. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






25. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






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






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






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






29. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






30. Words that refer to tangible objects






31. The average value of a group of numbers






32. The physical production of particular speech sounds






33. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






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






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






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






37. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






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






39. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






40. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






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






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






43. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






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






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






47. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






48. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






49. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library






50. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point







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