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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






2. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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






4. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






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






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






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






8. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






9. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






10. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






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






12. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






13. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






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






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






16. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load






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






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






19. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






20. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data






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






22. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






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






24. 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






25. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






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






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






29. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






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






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






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






34. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






35. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






36. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






37. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






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






39. 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






40. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






41. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






43. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






44. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






45. The number that appears the most






46. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






47. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






49. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






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