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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
derived credibility
ceremonial speaking
denotative meaning
reasoning from specific instances
2. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
Active listening
Frame of reference
periodical database
stage fright
3. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
toast
sans-serif font
Positive nervousness
casual order
4. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
Critical thinking
main points
problem-solution order
antithesis
5. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
special encyclopedia
Demographic audience analysis
magnification
eulogy
6. The average value of a group of numbers
Bill of Rights
mean
connotative meaning
mental dialogue with the audience
7. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
contrast
parallelism
Active listening
process
8. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
speech to gain immediate action
credibility
research interview
general encyclopedia
9. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
plan
speaking outline
concept
internal preview
10. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
signpost
mental dialogue with the audience
testimony
manuscript speech
11. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
Incremental plagiarism
stage fright
Egocentrism
plan
12. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening
speaking outline
pathos
event
Demographic audience analysis
13. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
hypothetical example
red herring
periodical database
peer testimony
14. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
Channel
motivated sequence design
concept
sans-serif font
15. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
General purpose
Demographic audience analysis
imagery
terminal credibility
16. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
bandwagon
problem-solution design
mental dialogue with the audience
cliche
17. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
font
testimony
Visualization
pronunciation
18. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
Monroe's motivated sequence
magnification
credibility
personalize
19. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
credibility
magnification
motivated sequence design
Ethnocentrism
20. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
Bill of Rights
target audience
sans-serif font
reasoning from principle
21. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
model
generic 'he'
Critical listening
initial credibility
22. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
Situation
rhythm
volume
after-dinner speech
23. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
after-dinner speech
periodical database
median
24. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
inclusive language
abstract
Bill of Rights
Message
25. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
serif font
red herring
analogical reasoning
Ethics
26. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
master of ceremonies
vicarious experience narrative
volume
rate
27. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
speech of inspiration
Topic
motivated sequence design
virtual library
28. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
Spare 'brain time'
causal reasoning
Key- word outline
invalid analogy
29. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
Audience-centeredness
topical order
bibliography
internal summary
30. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
reasoning from specific instances
Critical thinking
periodical database
problem-solution order
31. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
Open- ended questions
speech of tribute
paraphrase
question of policy
32. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
animation
Speaker
Identification
Specific purpose
33. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
crescendo ending
periodical database
metaphor
Attitude
34. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Open- ended questions
Plagiarism
Egocentrism
Topic
35. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Appreciative listening
simile
Global Plagiarism
model
36. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
animation
credibility
Paraphrase
ceremonial speaking
37. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
credibility
connotative meaning
Topic
Attitude
38. The number that appears the most
mode
internal preview
either or
speech to gain immediate action
39. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
toast
strategic organization
research interview
master narrative
40. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
Spare 'brain time'
repetition
call number
extemporaneous speech
41. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
Visualization
volume
Hearing
inclusive language
42. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
description
testimony
direct quotation
either or
43. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
crescendo ending
Stereotyping
internal preview
Speaker
44. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
speech of acceptance
signpost
ad hominem
Audience-centeredness
45. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
speech of tribute
internal summary
Audience-centeredness
rate
46. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
Patchwork plagiarism
dialect
ad hominem
Demographic audience analysis
47. 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
analogical reasoning
Situation
Positive nervousness
connective
48. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
kinesics
comparison
informative speech
Topic
49. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
antithesis
Appreciative listening
object
description
50. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
call number
concept
direct quotation
imagery