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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






2. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






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






4. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






5. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






6. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






14. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions






15. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






16. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






17. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






19. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






20. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






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






23. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






24. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






25. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






26. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






28. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






29. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






30. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






31. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






32. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






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






35. A complete set of type of the same design






36. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






37. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






38. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?






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






40. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






41. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






42. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






43. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






44. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story






45. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






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






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






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






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






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







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