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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






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






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






5. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






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






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






8. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






9. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






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






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






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






13. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






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






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






16. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






17. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character






18. The person who receives the speaker's message






19. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






20. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






21. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






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






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






24. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






25. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






26. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






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






28. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






29. A book of synonyms






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






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






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






33. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






34. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






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






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






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






38. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






39. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






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






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






42. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






43. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






45. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






46. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






48. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






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






50. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns