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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
Open- ended questions
expert testimony
supporting materials
inclusive language
2. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
statistics
bar graph
Listener
expert testimony
3. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
Scale questions
derived credibility
Visualization
Plagiarism
4. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
dialect
Paraphrase
Ethnocentrism
problem-solution design
5. 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
Situation
rhetorical question
preparation outline
ceremonial speaking
6. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
speech of introduction
extended example
paraphrase
invalid analogy
7. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
Global Plagiarism
problem-cause-solution order
stock issues
General purpose
8. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
Listening
either or
eye contact
stage fright
9. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
pie graph
terminal credibility
Critical listening
chart
10. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
Listener
internal preview
connective
manuscript speech
11. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
virtual library
informative speech
reasoning from principle
kinesics
12. A reference work that provides information about people
call number
casual order
pronunciation
biographical aid
13. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
transparency
antithesis
creating common ground
Residual message
14. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem
ad hominem
Demographic audience analysis
problem-cause-solution order
volume
15. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
direct quotation
mental dialogue with the audience
problem-solution order
quoting out of context
16. 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
preparation outline
connective
event
visual framework
17. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
sponsoring organization
Patchwork plagiarism
object
description
18. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
spatial order
extemporaneous speech
Critical listening
manuscript speech
19. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
narrative design
Critical thinking
Message
inclusive language
20. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
sponsoring organization
logos
Name- calling
connective
21. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
Paraphrase
Message
rhythm
testimony
22. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
speech of acceptance
reference work
bandwagon
gestures
23. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
general encyclopedia
Situational audience analysis
inclusive language
pronunciation
24. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
Ethnocentrism
Global Plagiarism
speech to gain passive agreement
model
25. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
Open- ended questions
causal reasoning
preliminary bibliography
Egocentrism
26. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
parallelism
Critical thinking
Scale questions
repetition
27. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
speech of acceptance
logos
parallelism
contrast
28. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
line graph
Positive nervousness
practicality
need
29. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal
Stereotyping
pathos
casual order
supporting materials
30. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
Global Plagiarism
pronunciation
font
sponsoring organization
31. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
Frame of reference
testimony
informative speech
comparison
32. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
Patchwork plagiarism
monotone
clutter
signpost
33. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Brainstorming
embedded narrative
Specific purpose
Active listening
34. A book of synonyms
thesaurus
parallelism
serif font
master of ceremonies
35. The person who receives the speaker's message
Topic
Listener
Central idea
metaphor
36. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
articulation
mean
Plagiarism
yearbook
37. The subject of a speech
concrete words
quoting out of context
virtual library
Topic
38. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
transition
nonverbal communication
delivery cues
antithesis
39. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
connective
rhythm
Monroe's motivated sequence
Ethical decisions
40. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words
nonverbal communication
reference work
ad hominem
delivery cues
41. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
Ethical decisions
conversational quality
abstract
embedded narrative
42. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
periodical database
delivery cues
embedded narrative
supporting materials
43. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
Demographic audience analysis
Fixed-alternative questions
direct quotation
speech of acceptance
44. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
vocal variety
Message
Appreciative listening
Central idea
45. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
plan
speech of acceptance
red herring
multimedia presentation
46. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
antithesis
question of value
model
description
47. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Critical listening
speech of acceptance
conversational quality
testimony
48. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
target audience
ethos
Spare 'brain time'
simile
49. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
extended example
preliminary bibliography
Name- calling
Frame of reference
50. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
causal reasoning
Feedback
graph
preliminary bibliography