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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
narrative design
fair use
derived credibility
Attitude
2. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
process
master of ceremonies
derived credibility
speech of introduction
3. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
connective
invalid analogy
quoting out of context
dissolve ending
4. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
Feedback
Active listening
supporting materials
abstract words
5. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
internal preview
supporting materials
crescendo ending
strategic organization
6. A complete set of type of the same design
volume
special encyclopedia
font
sans-serif font
7. 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
preparation outline
pause
Message
logos
8. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
contrast
Plagiarism
topical order
Visualization
9. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
hasty generalization
red herring
Incremental plagiarism
need
10. 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
catalogue
analogical reasoning
general encyclopedia
comparative advatages order
11. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
speaking outline
ethos
connotative meaning
12. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
Interference
eye contact
either or
pause
13. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
signpost
bandwagon
process
transition
14. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women
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15. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
strategic organization
abstract
concept
rhythm
16. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
causal reasoning
Identification
vocal variety
burden of proof
17. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
stock issues
direct quotation
problem-solution order
generic 'he'
18. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
monotone
extemporaneous speech
Visualization
paraphrase
19. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
persuasion
simile
Listener
after-dinner speech
20. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
after-dinner speech
paraphrase
Global Plagiarism
Message
21. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
credibility
dialect
imagery
speaking outline
22. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
vicarious experience narrative
speech of inspiration
object
23. The average value of a group of numbers
multimedia presentation
mean
personalize
Patchwork plagiarism
24. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
statistics
Plagiarism
Situational audience analysis
Adrenaline
25. The broad goal of a speech
yearbook
bar graph
General purpose
crescendo ending
26. A trite or overused expression
concept
topical order
cliche
periodical database
27. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
repetition
Fixed-alternative questions
manuscript speech
paraphrase
28. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
Demographic audience analysis
concept
target audience
model
29. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
manuscript speech
Adrenaline
process
cliche
30. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
main points
articulation
motivated sequence design
Brainstorming
31. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
Listener
bandwagon
question of value
informative speech
32. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
preview statement
Frame of reference
contrast
animation
33. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
stage fright
derived credibility
parallelism
impromptu speech
34. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
speech to gain immediate action
model
Listener
monotone
35. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
impromptu speech
bibliography
visual framework
credibility
36. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
pie graph
fallacy
inclusive language
Name- calling
37. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
model
master narrative
Critical thinking
brief example
38. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
example
question of fact
either or
Paraphrase
39. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
serif font
rhetorical question
research interview
example
40. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
bibliography
metaphor
yearbook
Scale questions
41. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
periodical database
testimony
evidence
mental dialogue with the audience
42. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
hypothetical example
ceremonial speaking
initial credibility
serif font
43. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
ad hominem
stock issues
bar graph
Situational audience analysis
44. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
rhythm
chart
plan
sponsoring organization
45. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
bar graph
cliche
Ethical decisions
expert testimony
46. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience
award presentation
supporting materials
Brainstorming
creating common ground
47. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
topical order
Attitude
conversational quality
sans-serif font
48. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
Appreciative listening
catalogue
peer testimony
connotative meaning
49. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
paraphrase
denotative meaning
speech to gain immediate action
persuasion
50. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
analogical reasoning
supporting materials
Specific purpose
vocal variety