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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
topical order
embedded narrative
initial credibility
generic 'he'
2. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
initial credibility
speech of acceptance
graph
reference work
3. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
Ethical decisions
metaphor
Critical thinking
Message
4. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
vicarious experience narrative
fair use
inclusive language
Scale questions
5. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
persuasion
multimedia presentation
Comprehensive listening
biographical aid
6. The speed at which a person speaks
ethos
hasty generalization
rate
false cause
7. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
ad hominem
abstract words
call number
impromptu speech
8. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
Bill of Rights
slipper slope
Ethics
Listener
9. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
red herring
peer testimony
Interference
Adrenaline
10. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
red herring
chronological order
delivery cues
preparation outline
11. A complete set of type of the same design
toast
description
brief example
font
12. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
Brainstorming
practicality
vocal variety
Appreciative listening
13. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
Stereotyping
analogical reasoning
problem-solution order
nonverbal communication
14. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
speech of introduction
vocalized pause
question of fact
internal preview
15. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
rate
call number
chronological order
supporting materials
16. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
mean
Stereotyping
casual order
abstract words
17. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
signpost
Visualization
pronunciation
supporting materials
18. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
creating common ground
description
speech of inspiration
Appreciative listening
19. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
description
Listening
bar graph
internal preview
20. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
ad hominem
bar graph
sponsoring organization
extemporaneous speech
21. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
red herring
yearbook
eulogy
extemporaneous speech
22. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
inclusive language
extended example
Listening
serif font
23. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
Active listening
Hearing
stock issues
call number
24. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
master narrative
initial credibility
model
problem-solution order
25. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
goodwill
refutative design
transparency
Feedback
26. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
mental dialogue with the audience
rhetorical question
spatial order
Egocentrism
27. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
preview statement
Central idea
initial credibility
rate
28. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
Attitude
supporting materials
credibility
Key- word outline
29. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
preliminary bibliography
process
conversational quality
alliteration
30. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
alliteration
Attitude
toast
supporting materials
31. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
repetition
Positive nervousness
master of ceremonies
connective
32. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
practicality
bar graph
Active listening
peer testimony
33. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
general encyclopedia
clutter
Empathic listening
connotative meaning
34. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
question of fact
inclusive language
abstract
quoting out of context
35. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
Paraphrase
object
dissolve ending
causal reasoning
36. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
dialect
Monroe's motivated sequence
main points
parallelism
37. An error in reasoning
concept
periodical database
fallacy
antithesis
38. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
Specific purpose
virtual library
slipper slope
logos
39. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Stereotyping
metaphor
invalid analogy
Patchwork plagiarism
40. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
multimedia presentation
pronunciation
periodical database
catalogue
41. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
pronunciation
Frame of reference
inflections
target audience
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
Adrenaline
Patchwork plagiarism
plan
manuscript speech
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
speech of introduction
evidence
supporting materials
award presentation
44. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
dialect
description
Appreciative listening
process
45. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
internal preview
master narrative
Bill of Rights
hasty generalization
46. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
biographical aid
Channel
paraphrase
bibliography
47. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
Bill of Rights
reference work
informative speech
pause
48. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
speech of acceptance
need
Patchwork plagiarism
reasoning
49. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
bandwagon
conversational quality
question of policy
monotone
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
clutter
toast
Situational audience analysis
need