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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem






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






3. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






4. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






5. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






6. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






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






8. An error in reasoning






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






10. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






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






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






14. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






15. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






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






17. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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






19. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






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






22. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






23. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






24. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






25. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






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






27. The average value of a group of numbers






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






29. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






30. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






31. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






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






33. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






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






35. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






36. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






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






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






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






40. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






41. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






42. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






43. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






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






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






47. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






48. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






49. A book of synonyms






50. The means by which a message is communicated