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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The average value of a group of numbers






2. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy






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






4. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






5. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






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






7. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






8. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






9. 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?






10. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






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






12. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






13. 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






14. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






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






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






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






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






19. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






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






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






22. The subject of a speech






23. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






24. The broad goal of a speech






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






26. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






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






28. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






29. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






30. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






31. A trite or overused expression






32. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






33. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






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






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






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






37. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






38. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






39. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






40. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






41. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






42. A constant pitch or tone of voice






43. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






44. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






45. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






47. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






48. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






49. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






50. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person