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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






5. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






6. Testimony that is presented word for word






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






8. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






9. 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






10. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






11. 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






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






13. A reference work that provides information about people






14. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






15. The speed at which a person speaks






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






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






18. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






19. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






20. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






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






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






23. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






25. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






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






27. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






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






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






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






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






32. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






33. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






34. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






35. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






36. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






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






39. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






40. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






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






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






43. A trite or overused expression






44. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






45. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






46. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






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






48. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






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