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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words






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






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






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






5. The means by which a message is communicated






6. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






8. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






9. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






16. 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






17. 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






18. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






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






20. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






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






22. Testimony that is presented word for word






23. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






25. The person who receives the speaker's message






26. The average value of a group of numbers






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






28. A complete set of type of the same design






29. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






30. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






31. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






32. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






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






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






35. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






36. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






37. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






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






39. A trite or overused expression






40. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






41. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






42. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






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






45. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






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






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






48. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






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






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






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