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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






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






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






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






5. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






6. The speed at which a person speaks






7. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






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






10. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






11. A complete set of type of the same design






12. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






23. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






24. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






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






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






27. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






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






29. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






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






31. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






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






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






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






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






36. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






37. An error in reasoning






38. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






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






40. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






41. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






42. 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






43. 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






44. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






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






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






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






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






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






50. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy