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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The average value of a group of numbers
chronological order
mean
peer testimony
periodical database
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
Identification
false cause
speaking outline
Central idea
3. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
vicarious experience narrative
repetition
Comprehensive listening
supporting materials
4. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
example
toast
rhetorical question
repetition
5. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
problem-solution design
toast
Key- word outline
paraphrase
6. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
contrast
preparation outline
special encyclopedia
logos
7. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
mental dialogue with the audience
Adrenaline
Bill of Rights
rhetorical question
8. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
gestures
periodical database
Message
thesaurus
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?
General purpose
practicality
speech to gain passive agreement
transparency
10. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
credibility
speech of tribute
fair use
object
11. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
Demographic audience analysis
ceremonial speaking
imagery
motivated sequence design
12. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
Audience-centeredness
Appreciative listening
parallelism
example
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
problem-solution order
Patchwork plagiarism
chart
gestures
14. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
informative speech
topical order
embedded narrative
rate
15. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
master of ceremonies
Interference
refutative design
bibliography
16. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
Situation
contrast
alliteration
multimedia presentation
17. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
Open- ended questions
slipper slope
Ethics
Ethical decisions
18. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
master of ceremonies
Adrenaline
transition
direct quotation
19. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening
line graph
Ethnocentrism
event
causal reasoning
20. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
inflections
Adrenaline
fair use
question of policy
21. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
pitch
speech of inspiration
peer testimony
concept
22. The subject of a speech
Topic
Message
manuscript speech
antithesis
23. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
Attitude
red herring
repetition
pie graph
24. The broad goal of a speech
animation
Hearing
General purpose
red herring
25. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
topical order
Key- word outline
crescendo ending
denotative meaning
26. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
periodical database
false cause
pie graph
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
vocal variety
pause
pie graph
preliminary bibliography
28. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
reasoning from principle
comparison
personalize
informative speech
29. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
speaking outline
speech to gain immediate action
Visualization
ad hominem
30. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
sans-serif font
Ethics
reasoning from principle
impromptu speech
31. A trite or overused expression
cliche
preparation outline
Stereotyping
Paraphrase
32. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
brief example
hypothetical example
Scale questions
mode
33. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
serif font
inclusive language
logos
graph
34. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
Residual message
credibility
Listener
object
35. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
nonverbal communication
Egocentrism
extended example
burden of proof
36. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
transparency
direct quotation
cliche
peer testimony
37. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
Speaker
Residual message
speech of acceptance
quoting out of context
38. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
crescendo ending
reasoning
strategic organization
speech of inspiration
39. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
generic 'he'
Ethnocentrism
magnification
rhetorical question
40. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
sans-serif font
abstract words
monotone
initial credibility
41. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
Critical thinking
direct quotation
Comprehensive listening
Central idea
42. A constant pitch or tone of voice
monotone
line graph
toast
Monroe's motivated sequence
43. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
comparison
main points
topical order
Open- ended questions
44. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
median
creating common ground
chart
Situation
45. Testimony that is presented word for word
speech of acceptance
internal preview
dialect
direct quotation
46. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
creating common ground
Listener
causal reasoning
denotative meaning
47. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
denotative meaning
master narrative
Scale questions
object
48. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
burden of proof
call number
strategic organization
kinesics
49. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
internal preview
connotative meaning
preliminary bibliography
Name- calling
50. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
eye contact
speaking outline
magnification
Plagiarism