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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
Message
line graph
Identification
pie graph
2. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
extemporaneous speech
delivery cues
dialect
generic 'he'
3. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
dialect
derived credibility
pause
magnification
4. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
terminal credibility
credibility
master narrative
general encyclopedia
5. The number that appears the most
mode
goodwill
Ethical decisions
Critical thinking
6. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
credibility
burden of proof
speaking outline
multimedia presentation
7. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
denotative meaning
testimony
general encyclopedia
animation
8. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
object
Incremental plagiarism
visual framework
stock issues
9. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
signpost
Speaker
Feedback
bar graph
10. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form
Key- word outline
simile
Frame of reference
Empathic listening
11. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
extemporaneous speech
credibility
false cause
concept
12. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
paraphrase
credibility
hasty generalization
volume
13. A reference work that provides information about people
serif font
biographical aid
Plagiarism
Attitude
14. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
volume
ad hominem
Fixed-alternative questions
after-dinner speech
15. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
Specific purpose
multimedia presentation
statistics
inclusive language
16. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
Name- calling
speech to gain immediate action
Adrenaline
preview statement
17. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
crescendo ending
Identification
Spare 'brain time'
Key- word outline
18. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
impromptu speech
special encyclopedia
manuscript speech
rate
19. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
preliminary bibliography
pronunciation
reasoning
Identification
20. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
award presentation
inflections
internal summary
abstract
21. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
inflections
Brainstorming
problem-solution order
internal preview
22. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
direct quotation
slipper slope
strategic organization
denotative meaning
23. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
informative speech
statistics
practicality
sans-serif font
24. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
vicarious experience narrative
narrative design
reasoning
stock issues
25. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
testimony
extemporaneous speech
description
connotative meaning
26. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
chronological order
sponsoring organization
model
conversational quality
27. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
analogical reasoning
Demographic audience analysis
generic 'he'
imagery
28. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
speech to gain passive agreement
problem-solution order
problem-solution order
spatial order
29. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
sponsoring organization
Situational audience analysis
signpost
direct quotation
30. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
yearbook
general encyclopedia
chronological order
median
31. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
bibliography
Plagiarism
Ethics
Open- ended questions
32. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
eye contact
Name- calling
inclusive language
vocalized pause
33. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
fallacy
problem-cause-solution order
description
inclusive language
34. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Positive nervousness
biographical aid
expert testimony
example
35. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
nonverbal communication
example
need
imagery
36. Numerical data
Critical thinking
Visualization
line graph
statistics
37. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
preliminary bibliography
articulation
need
bibliography
38. 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
narrative design
evidence
antithesis
false cause
39. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
pie graph
Demographic audience analysis
Global Plagiarism
dissolve ending
40. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
median
target audience
graph
hypothetical example
41. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
narrative design
preview statement
Critical listening
pause
42. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Brainstorming
statistics
supporting materials
volume
43. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
generic 'he'
pathos
Interference
brief example
44. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
ceremonial speaking
kinesics
Listening
vocalized pause
45. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
model
quoting out of context
toast
preparation outline
46. 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
general encyclopedia
hasty generalization
analogical reasoning
speech of introduction
47. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
chronological order
hypothetical example
pie graph
Brainstorming
48. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
need
denotative meaning
example
pie graph
49. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
Positive nervousness
Global Plagiarism
abstract
false cause
50. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
special encyclopedia
terminal credibility
need
invalid analogy
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