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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like
analogical reasoning
concept
problem-solution order
Plagiarism
2. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
problem-solution order
inclusive language
Specific purpose
ethos
3. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
Global Plagiarism
abstract
Message
dialect
4. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
extemporaneous speech
Frame of reference
transparency
Egocentrism
5. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
transition
articulation
personalize
logos
6. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
alliteration
Active listening
internal preview
denotative meaning
7. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
brief example
dissolve ending
speaking outline
question of fact
8. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
sponsoring organization
internal summary
brief example
pitch
9. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
yearbook
preliminary bibliography
credibility
crescendo ending
10. 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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11. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
Adrenaline
vocal variety
object
credibility
12. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
red herring
ad hominem
Channel
eulogy
13. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
paraphrase
Interference
Bill of Rights
false cause
14. The means by which a message is communicated
pitch
Channel
abstract words
extended example
15. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
pause
Ethnocentrism
vocalized pause
General purpose
16. The number that appears the most
Appreciative listening
mode
virtual library
reasoning from principle
17. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
volume
invalid analogy
either or
graph
18. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
toast
magnification
pronunciation
dissolve ending
19. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points
persuasion
Visualization
rate
main points
20. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
antithesis
Name- calling
Demographic audience analysis
red herring
21. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
mean
speech of inspiration
antithesis
problem-solution order
22. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
abstract
Open- ended questions
credibility
Plagiarism
23. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
thesaurus
Channel
causal reasoning
general encyclopedia
24. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
gestures
inclusive language
speech of inspiration
false cause
25. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
mean
credibility
preliminary bibliography
ad hominem
26. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
speech of acceptance
expert testimony
manuscript speech
Critical listening
27. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
stage fright
terminal credibility
need
bibliography
28. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
imagery
supporting materials
award presentation
antithesis
29. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech
inflections
Paraphrase
ethos
terminal credibility
30. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
reasoning from specific instances
reasoning from principle
preparation outline
initial credibility
31. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
Positive nervousness
speech of inspiration
question of policy
toast
32. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
extended example
Comprehensive listening
problem-solution order
mental dialogue with the audience
33. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
virtual library
signpost
fair use
Egocentrism
34. The physical production of particular speech sounds
Active listening
special encyclopedia
articulation
question of value
35. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
extemporaneous speech
topical order
contrast
sponsoring organization
36. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
call number
bandwagon
general encyclopedia
nonverbal communication
37. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
Ethnocentrism
manuscript speech
monotone
process
38. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
metaphor
preliminary bibliography
graph
Adrenaline
39. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
pause
supporting materials
problem-solution design
paraphrase
40. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form
Channel
either or
special encyclopedia
Key- word outline
41. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words
rate
Paraphrase
Open- ended questions
bandwagon
42. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
supporting materials
spatial order
speech to gain passive agreement
Paraphrase
43. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
call number
denotative meaning
Empathic listening
fallacy
44. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
internal preview
crescendo ending
Hearing
embedded narrative
45. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
Situation
spatial order
Central idea
master of ceremonies
46. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
Feedback
internal preview
description
question of fact
47. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
generic 'he'
speech to gain immediate action
stock issues
bandwagon
48. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
generic 'he'
vicarious experience narrative
burden of proof
alliteration
49. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
periodical database
internal summary
vocal variety
multimedia presentation
50. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
pathos
invalid analogy
transition
speech of tribute