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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
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1. Words that refer to tangible objects






2. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. An error in reasoning






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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






16. 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






17. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






18. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follows another - the first event is the cause of the second - Post hoc Fallacy






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






20. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






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






22. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






23. 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






24. The physical production of particular speech sounds






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






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






27. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






28. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






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






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






31. 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






32. The average value of a group of numbers






33. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






45. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






47. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






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






49. A constant pitch or tone of voice






50. A complete set of type of the same design