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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
Specific purpose
chronological order
ad hominem
Listening
2. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
abstract words
generic 'he'
visual framework
ethos
3. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
Global Plagiarism
hasty generalization
clutter
after-dinner speech
4. A reference work that provides information about people
comparative advatages order
biographical aid
logos
nonverbal communication
5. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
master narrative
dissolve ending
casual order
periodical database
6. 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
plan
testimony
ad hominem
supporting materials
7. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
periodical database
target audience
sponsoring organization
denotative meaning
8. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
comparative advatages order
preliminary bibliography
crescendo ending
Attitude
9. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
Identification
Ethics
speech of introduction
thesaurus
10. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
credibility
Central idea
red herring
mean
11. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
internal summary
comparison
pronunciation
Critical thinking
12. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
master of ceremonies
extended example
multimedia presentation
Channel
13. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
multimedia presentation
after-dinner speech
conversational quality
Egocentrism
14. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
special encyclopedia
preview statement
inflections
Stereotyping
15. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
object
vocal variety
toast
eulogy
16. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
red herring
transition
peer testimony
Active listening
17. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
master narrative
strategic organization
bandwagon
Comprehensive listening
18. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
signpost
red herring
virtual library
bar graph
19. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
Global Plagiarism
simile
speech of introduction
Message
20. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
Name- calling
Message
stage fright
reference work
21. A book of synonyms
font
bibliography
question of policy
thesaurus
22. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
transition
reference work
sponsoring organization
Comprehensive listening
23. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
initial credibility
problem-solution design
evidence
parallelism
24. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
pause
clutter
credibility
informative speech
25. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening
speaking outline
informative speech
event
biographical aid
26. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.
stage fright
Listening
Hearing
dissolve ending
27. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
vocal variety
Incremental plagiarism
Audience-centeredness
hasty generalization
28. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
terminal credibility
chart
Message
reasoning from specific instances
29. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
serif font
Specific purpose
question of value
Brainstorming
30. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
Scale questions
example
Attitude
reference work
31. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
serif font
example
preliminary bibliography
Incremental plagiarism
32. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
problem-solution order
conversational quality
Brainstorming
manuscript speech
33. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
question of fact
hypothetical example
bibliography
clutter
34. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
bar graph
parallelism
reference work
dissolve ending
35. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
pronunciation
metaphor
Interference
Empathic listening
36. 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
Scale questions
initial credibility
crescendo ending
award presentation
37. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
question of policy
comparison
vicarious experience narrative
Identification
38. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
strategic organization
master of ceremonies
Patchwork plagiarism
chronological order
39. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
pause
preparation outline
spatial order
inflections
40. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
visual framework
problem-cause-solution order
Residual message
credibility
41. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
transition
speech of tribute
preliminary bibliography
main points
42. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
line graph
font
gestures
Bill of Rights
43. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
conversational quality
Paraphrase
general encyclopedia
Audience-centeredness
44. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
kinesics
biographical aid
ceremonial speaking
concept
45. 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
testimony
Comprehensive listening
burden of proof
comparative advatages order
46. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
delivery cues
cliche
impromptu speech
thesaurus
47. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
Monroe's motivated sequence
pie graph
simile
magnification
48. The average value of a group of numbers
rate
credibility
mean
vocalized pause
49. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
impromptu speech
abstract words
Specific purpose
Active listening
50. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
false cause
Central idea
speech to gain immediate action
speech of inspiration