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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech
model
preparation outline
clutter
preliminary bibliography
2. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
inclusive language
gestures
speech to gain passive agreement
articulation
3. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
Comprehensive listening
Situation
narrative design
either or
4. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
inflections
thesaurus
conversational quality
Critical thinking
5. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
personalize
Demographic audience analysis
Ethics
pathos
6. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
derived credibility
master of ceremonies
clutter
reasoning from principle
7. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
slipper slope
Open- ended questions
Adrenaline
goodwill
8. An error in reasoning
testimony
informative speech
fallacy
Spare 'brain time'
9. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
either or
terminal credibility
call number
monotone
10. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
fair use
Scale questions
Bill of Rights
Identification
11. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
repetition
supporting materials
Global Plagiarism
volume
12. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
evidence
direct quotation
Demographic audience analysis
serif font
13. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
Specific purpose
question of value
chronological order
Open- ended questions
14. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
Ethnocentrism
informative speech
eulogy
bar graph
15. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
yearbook
contrast
internal preview
extended example
16. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Listener
magnification
Specific purpose
expert testimony
17. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
reasoning
Channel
call number
fair use
18. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
bar graph
conversational quality
Identification
description
19. 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
problem-cause-solution order
alliteration
speech to gain passive agreement
spatial order
20. The person who receives the speaker's message
Demographic audience analysis
speech of acceptance
refutative design
Listener
21. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
persuasion
manuscript speech
testimony
Bill of Rights
22. 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
rhythm
award presentation
Specific purpose
direct quotation
23. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
Ethical decisions
Ethics
hasty generalization
Fixed-alternative questions
24. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
bandwagon
pitch
generic 'he'
rhetorical question
25. The subject of a speech
Topic
mean
paraphrase
invalid analogy
26. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
rhythm
Name- calling
Speaker
expert testimony
27. The physical production of particular speech sounds
Plagiarism
clutter
call number
articulation
28. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
median
denotative meaning
magnification
question of fact
29. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
problem-solution order
extended example
metaphor
chronological order
30. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
simile
example
Speaker
burden of proof
31. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
Paraphrase
Feedback
Ethics
volume
32. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
slipper slope
personalize
antithesis
speech to gain immediate action
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?
analogical reasoning
conversational quality
magnification
practicality
34. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
brief example
Identification
example
Frame of reference
35. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
transparency
Audience-centeredness
eulogy
embedded narrative
36. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
transparency
Central idea
concept
fallacy
37. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
contrast
toast
testimony
hypothetical example
38. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
kinesics
Stereotyping
Topic
transparency
39. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
abstract words
magnification
virtual library
special encyclopedia
40. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
concept
Interference
research interview
supporting materials
41. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
graph
comparative advatages order
speech to gain passive agreement
periodical database
42. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
periodical database
credibility
Stereotyping
reasoning from specific instances
43. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
ethos
connective
peer testimony
cliche
44. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
fallacy
reference work
speech of inspiration
Open- ended questions
45. A constant pitch or tone of voice
toast
mode
reasoning
monotone
46. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
reference work
speech to gain passive agreement
eulogy
metaphor
47. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
pie graph
pitch
expert testimony
paraphrase
48. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
inflections
transition
motivated sequence design
generic 'he'
49. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
generic 'he'
Demographic audience analysis
Visualization
chart
50. 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
reasoning from specific instances
analogical reasoning
creating common ground
logos