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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






2. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






3. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






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






5. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






6. 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






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






8. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






10. A complete set of type of the same design






11. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






12. Numerical data






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






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






15. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






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






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






18. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






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 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






21. A reference work that provides information about people






22. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






23. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






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






25. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes






26. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






27. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






29. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






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






31. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






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






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






34. The number that appears the most






35. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






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






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






38. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






39. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






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






41. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






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






44. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade






45. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






46. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






47. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






48. The speed at which a person speaks






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






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