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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






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






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






4. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech






5. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






6. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






7. 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






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






9. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






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






11. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






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






13. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






14. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






15. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






16. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






17. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






19. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






20. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






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






22. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






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






24. The speed at which a person speaks






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






26. A constant pitch or tone of voice






27. The person who receives the speaker's message






28. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






29. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






30. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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






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






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






34. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






35. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






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






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






38. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas






39. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






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






41. 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






42. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






43. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






50. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters