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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






2. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






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






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






5. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech






6. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






7. 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






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






9. The average value of a group of numbers






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






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






12. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






13. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






14. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






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






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






17. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






18. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






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






20. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






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






23. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






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






25. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






26. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award






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






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






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






30. 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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31. The number that appears the most






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






33. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






34. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






35. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






36. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






37. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem






38. A trite or overused expression






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






40. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






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






42. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






43. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






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






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






47. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






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






49. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






50. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.







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