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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






2. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






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






5. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






6. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






7. The person who receives the speaker's message






8. An error in reasoning






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






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






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






12. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






13. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide






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






15. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






16. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






18. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






19. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






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






21. 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






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






23. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






24. The speed at which a person speaks






25. The physical production of particular speech sounds






26. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






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






28. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






29. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion






30. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






31. 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






32. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






33. 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


34. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






35. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






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






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






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






39. The number that appears the most






40. The means by which a message is communicated






41. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






42. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






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






44. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them






45. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






46. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






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






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






49. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






50. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.