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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The average value of a group of numbers






2. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






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






4. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






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






6. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The broad goal of a speech






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






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






17. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






18. The subject of a speech






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






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






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






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






23. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






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






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






27. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






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






29. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






30. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






31. Speaking that celebrates special occasions - such as speeches of tribute - inspiration - and introduction - eulogies - toasts - award presentations - acceptances - and after-dinner speeches. Their deeper function is to share identities and reinforce






32. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






33. The means by which a message is communicated






34. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






35. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






37. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






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






39. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






40. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






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






42. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






44. 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






45. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






46. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






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

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48. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






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






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






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