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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






3. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






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






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






6. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






7. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






8. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






9. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






10. The broad goal of a speech






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






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






13. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






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






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






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






17. 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?






18. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






20. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem






21. The physical production of particular speech sounds






22. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






23. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






24. 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






25. The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: if there is a problem with current policy - does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem






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






27. 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






28. 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






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






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






31. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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






33. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






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






35. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






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






37. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






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






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






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






41. An error in reasoning






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






43. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






44. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






45. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action

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46. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives






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






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






49. 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






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