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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
mode
supporting materials
crescendo ending
plan
2. The subject of a speech
Frame of reference
award presentation
contrast
Topic
3. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
pie graph
extended example
Specific purpose
example
4. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second
analogical reasoning
award presentation
Positive nervousness
contrast
5. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
preview statement
pie graph
quoting out of context
Topic
6. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
magnification
hasty generalization
Ethnocentrism
example
7. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
problem-solution design
process
goodwill
extemporaneous speech
8. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
Visualization
Feedback
magnification
metaphor
9. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
repetition
object
hypothetical example
need
10. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
persuasion
fair use
signpost
nonverbal communication
11. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
initial credibility
pitch
Positive nervousness
connective
12. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
internal summary
bar graph
conversational quality
vocalized pause
13. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
font
statistics
animation
mental dialogue with the audience
14. A complete set of type of the same design
dialect
quoting out of context
hypothetical example
font
15. 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
extemporaneous speech
motivated sequence design
speech to gain passive agreement
visual framework
16. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
preparation outline
main points
strategic organization
mean
17. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
Critical listening
brief example
bar graph
Positive nervousness
18. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
contrast
Audience-centeredness
rhetorical question
target audience
19. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
rhetorical question
catalogue
line graph
inclusive language
20. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
Residual message
speech to gain passive agreement
embedded narrative
informative speech
21. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
pronunciation
dialect
invalid analogy
articulation
22. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
internal preview
speech of acceptance
casual order
abstract words
23. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
process
Brainstorming
inclusive language
vicarious experience narrative
24. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
inclusive language
Visualization
Adrenaline
problem-cause-solution order
25. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Specific purpose
credibility
delivery cues
simile
26. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
graph
goodwill
Spare 'brain time'
master narrative
27. A book of synonyms
thesaurus
Specific purpose
preparation outline
master of ceremonies
28. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
virtual library
Identification
Interference
generic 'he'
29. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
denotative meaning
initial credibility
analogical reasoning
transparency
30. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
internal summary
Identification
practicality
periodical database
31. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
description
call number
pitch
animation
32. The person who receives the speaker's message
Listener
animation
narrative design
evidence
33. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
reasoning from specific instances
Empathic listening
Adrenaline
sans-serif font
34. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
creating common ground
evidence
manuscript speech
rhetorical question
35. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
logos
speech of inspiration
motivated sequence design
extended example
36. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
serif font
after-dinner speech
dissolve ending
event
37. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
plan
vocalized pause
parallelism
Feedback
38. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
speaking outline
speech of introduction
Fixed-alternative questions
preview statement
39. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?
font
Appreciative listening
practicality
periodical database
40. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
pause
evidence
derived credibility
font
41. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
vocal variety
dialect
mental dialogue with the audience
biographical aid
42. 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
fallacy
credibility
impromptu speech
ethos
43. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
spatial order
Egocentrism
periodical database
Global Plagiarism
44. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
yearbook
line graph
false cause
speech of introduction
45. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
evidence
supporting materials
antithesis
Critical thinking
46. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Bill of Rights
signpost
problem-solution order
Demographic audience analysis
47. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
delivery cues
clutter
Ethnocentrism
inflections
48. 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
speech to gain passive agreement
Frame of reference
credibility
comparative advatages order
49. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
reasoning from specific instances
rate
model
cliche
50. A reference work that provides information about people
contrast
signpost
Topic
biographical aid