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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
delivery cues
dialect
logos
eulogy
2. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
antithesis
crescendo ending
pitch
preliminary bibliography
3. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
after-dinner speech
kinesics
ad hominem
research interview
4. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
rhetorical question
supporting materials
analogical reasoning
Plagiarism
5. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
Message
manuscript speech
internal preview
goodwill
6. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech of tribute
reasoning
rhetorical question
Appreciative listening
7. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
persuasion
hasty generalization
bandwagon
Egocentrism
8. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
vocalized pause
false cause
line graph
speech of acceptance
9. The physical production of particular speech sounds
Appreciative listening
articulation
embedded narrative
thesaurus
10. 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
master of ceremonies
problem-solution order
general encyclopedia
Speaker
11. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
question of value
impromptu speech
transition
mean
12. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
supporting materials
reasoning
line graph
Stereotyping
13. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
causal reasoning
Frame of reference
abstract
hypothetical example
14. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
goodwill
inclusive language
question of policy
topical order
15. The broad goal of a speech
Monroe's motivated sequence
spatial order
false cause
General purpose
16. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
rhythm
peer testimony
paraphrase
periodical database
17. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
derived credibility
Identification
general encyclopedia
Attitude
18. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
rhythm
bibliography
Global Plagiarism
signpost
19. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
causal reasoning
Stereotyping
derived credibility
Attitude
20. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
vocal variety
fallacy
Hearing
supporting materials
21. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.
Listener
eulogy
Feedback
monotone
22. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
object
simile
Listener
vocalized pause
23. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
vocalized pause
median
credibility
Identification
24. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent
magnification
informative speech
internal summary
eulogy
25. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Critical listening
Listening
articulation
connotative meaning
26. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
problem-solution order
Appreciative listening
example
gestures
27. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
target audience
Interference
Patchwork plagiarism
Residual message
28. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
transition
eulogy
paraphrase
Global Plagiarism
29. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Bill of Rights
hypothetical example
ad hominem
either or
30. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
preliminary bibliography
speech of tribute
question of policy
comparison
31. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
Attitude
cliche
Residual message
rhythm
32. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
goodwill
Comprehensive listening
problem-solution order
delivery cues
33. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
Paraphrase
alliteration
Audience-centeredness
plan
34. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
repetition
speaking outline
need
contrast
35. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
process
persuasion
reasoning from specific instances
Situational audience analysis
36. 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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37. 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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38. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
causal reasoning
bibliography
need
invalid analogy
39. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
Central idea
median
quoting out of context
ad hominem
40. 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
object
magnification
problem-solution order
generic 'he'
41. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
preliminary bibliography
Bill of Rights
Egocentrism
Name- calling
42. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
articulation
goodwill
call number
Name- calling
43. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Frame of reference
comparative advatages order
metaphor
problem-solution order
44. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
credibility
Channel
master narrative
stage fright
45. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
Attitude
personalize
serif font
problem-cause-solution order
46. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
Hearing
Stereotyping
simile
extended example
47. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth
eulogy
rate
master narrative
generic 'he'
48. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
reference work
practicality
Positive nervousness
paraphrase
49. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
Situation
supporting materials
Hearing
Name- calling
50. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
red herring
evidence
bandwagon
general encyclopedia