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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
mode
contrast
Positive nervousness
Open- ended questions
2. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
Critical thinking
multimedia presentation
inclusive language
toast
3. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
either or
signpost
hasty generalization
vocalized pause
4. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
pause
hypothetical example
bibliography
creating common ground
5. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
terminal credibility
event
Active listening
Audience-centeredness
6. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
Feedback
statistics
object
paraphrase
7. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
extemporaneous speech
ad hominem
informative speech
Scale questions
8. The number that appears the most
repetition
Comprehensive listening
catalogue
mode
9. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form
burden of proof
example
Key- word outline
mean
10. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
example
mental dialogue with the audience
transition
personalize
11. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language
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12. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
pitch
impromptu speech
fair use
slipper slope
13. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
comparison
Message
sans-serif font
invalid analogy
14. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
goodwill
magnification
mean
sans-serif font
15. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action
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16. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
stage fright
Global Plagiarism
Ethics
process
17. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
reasoning
median
Feedback
dialect
18. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
Interference
vocal variety
statistics
problem-solution order
19. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
connotative meaning
question of fact
pathos
denotative meaning
20. Words that refer to tangible objects
Ethical decisions
concrete words
extemporaneous speech
comparison
21. The subject of a speech
special encyclopedia
simile
Topic
Critical listening
22. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
chart
signpost
speech of tribute
monotone
23. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
Spare 'brain time'
supporting materials
motivated sequence design
persuasion
24. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
virtual library
call number
Critical thinking
Ethics
25. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech
Hearing
magnification
goodwill
terminal credibility
26. A reference work that provides information about people
pronunciation
virtual library
biographical aid
rhetorical question
27. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
Specific purpose
derived credibility
crescendo ending
manuscript speech
28. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
denotative meaning
monotone
toast
Residual message
29. The average value of a group of numbers
Speaker
Scale questions
mean
comparative advatages order
30. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
fallacy
narrative design
repetition
ethos
31. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
credibility
special encyclopedia
persuasion
sponsoring organization
32. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Bill of Rights
yearbook
problem-cause-solution order
fair use
33. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
rate
font
preliminary bibliography
Visualization
34. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
mode
object
rhythm
Message
35. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
Identification
goodwill
evidence
dialect
36. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
inclusive language
Attitude
delivery cues
initial credibility
37. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
antithesis
reasoning
Positive nervousness
General purpose
38. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
logos
causal reasoning
analogical reasoning
dissolve ending
39. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
Situational audience analysis
imagery
pitch
chronological order
40. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
connective
Attitude
creating common ground
pie graph
41. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
pitch
general encyclopedia
magnification
sponsoring organization
42. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
rhetorical question
preview statement
creating common ground
sans-serif font
43. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
mode
brief example
abstract
model
44. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
Global Plagiarism
problem-solution design
speech of acceptance
median
45. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
volume
reasoning
comparison
generic 'he'
46. Testimony that is presented word for word
eulogy
rhetorical question
speech of inspiration
direct quotation
47. The means by which a message is communicated
Channel
hasty generalization
Residual message
vicarious experience narrative
48. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
denotative meaning
nonverbal communication
reasoning from specific instances
narrative design
49. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
Comprehensive listening
question of fact
Visualization
sponsoring organization
50. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
casual order
goodwill
pathos
research interview