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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






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






3. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






4. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






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






6. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






7. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






8. 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






9. 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






10. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






11. An error in reasoning






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






13. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






14. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






15. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






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






17. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






18. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






19. The subject of a speech






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






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






22. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






23. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






24. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






25. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






26. The number that appears the most






27. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






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






29. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






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






31. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






32. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






33. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






34. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






35. A complete set of type of the same design






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






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






38. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






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






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






41. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






42. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






43. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice






44. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






45. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






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






47. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






48. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






50. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern