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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






2. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






3. 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






4. An error in reasoning






5. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






7. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






8. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






9. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






10. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story






11. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






12. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






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






14. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






15. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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16. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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17. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






19. 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






20. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library






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






22. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






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






24. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






25. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






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






27. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






28. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas






29. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






30. The number that appears the most






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






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






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






34. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






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






36. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






37. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






38. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






39. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character






40. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






42. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






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






44. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






45. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






46. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






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






48. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






49. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






50. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience