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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story






2. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






3. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






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






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






6. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






7. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






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






9. The means by which a message is communicated






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






11. A book of synonyms






12. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






13. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






14. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






16. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






17. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






18. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






19. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






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






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






22. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






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






24. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






25. Speaking that celebrates special occasions - such as speeches of tribute - inspiration - and introduction - eulogies - toasts - award presentations - acceptances - and after-dinner speeches. Their deeper function is to share identities and reinforce






26. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






27. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






28. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






29. The average value of a group of numbers






30. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






31. 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






32. Numerical data






33. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






34. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






35. 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






36. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words






37. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






38. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






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






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






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






42. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






43. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






44. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






46. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






47. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






48. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






49. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load






50. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea