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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
special encyclopedia
thesaurus
alliteration
speech to gain passive agreement
2. Testimony that is presented word for word
inflections
general encyclopedia
transition
direct quotation
3. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
Active listening
Scale questions
call number
Ethical decisions
4. 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
extemporaneous speech
problem-cause-solution order
preparation outline
eye contact
5. The physical production of particular speech sounds
target audience
invalid analogy
Open- ended questions
articulation
6. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
Monroe's motivated sequence
impromptu speech
internal preview
concept
7. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
refutative design
process
visual framework
pause
8. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
reference work
bibliography
target audience
Paraphrase
9. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
yearbook
connotative meaning
Stereotyping
bandwagon
10. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
Situational audience analysis
refutative design
reference work
Speaker
11. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech
preparation outline
derived credibility
antithesis
abstract words
12. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
sponsoring organization
Specific purpose
quoting out of context
research interview
13. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
problem-cause-solution order
Ethics
Specific purpose
mean
14. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
serif font
conversational quality
Residual message
master of ceremonies
15. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
Incremental plagiarism
evidence
pathos
Specific purpose
16. The means by which a message is communicated
Frame of reference
Channel
Ethics
imagery
17. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
brief example
Stereotyping
creating common ground
18. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
reasoning from principle
virtual library
signpost
peer testimony
19. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
paraphrase
volume
yearbook
reference work
20. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
vicarious experience narrative
chart
preliminary bibliography
main points
21. 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
award presentation
rhythm
transition
Message
22. 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
Patchwork plagiarism
false cause
comparative advatages order
Paraphrase
23. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
problem-solution design
rhythm
speech of acceptance
Egocentrism
24. The subject of a speech
concept
Topic
comparative advatages order
Interference
25. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
personalize
Scale questions
alliteration
Key- word outline
26. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
personalize
animation
bar graph
ethos
27. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy
Plagiarism
need
pause
speech to gain passive agreement
28. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
statistics
graph
reasoning
Empathic listening
29. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
comparison
ad hominem
cliche
generic 'he'
30. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
Positive nervousness
reasoning from specific instances
refutative design
pause
31. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
sans-serif font
alliteration
cliche
research interview
32. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
Plagiarism
slipper slope
Appreciative listening
description
33. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions
special encyclopedia
pie graph
comparative advatages order
brief example
34. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
monotone
fallacy
serif font
Residual message
35. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
sans-serif font
initial credibility
Egocentrism
alliteration
36. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
casual order
award presentation
Speaker
burden of proof
37. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
narrative design
derived credibility
bandwagon
connective
38. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
causal reasoning
problem-solution order
special encyclopedia
personalize
39. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
extended example
Demographic audience analysis
master narrative
metaphor
40. Numerical data
plan
extended example
statistics
analogical reasoning
41. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
reasoning
manuscript speech
narrative design
speaking outline
42. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
General purpose
monotone
Feedback
speech of tribute
43. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
informative speech
internal summary
toast
Situation
44. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
supporting materials
delivery cues
bibliography
event
45. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
monotone
call number
connective
refutative design
46. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
model
Channel
need
transition
47. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
Paraphrase
sans-serif font
ethos
Demographic audience analysis
48. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
clutter
dissolve ending
logos
preliminary bibliography
49. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
description
analogical reasoning
embedded narrative
credibility
50. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
sponsoring organization
nonverbal communication
special encyclopedia
bandwagon