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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






2. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






3. Testimony that is presented word for word






4. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






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






6. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






7. The subject of a speech






8. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






9. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






10. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






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






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






13. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






14. 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






15. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






16. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






17. Numerical data






18. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector






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






20. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






21. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






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






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






24. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






26. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






27. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






29. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






30. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






31. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






32. A reference work that provides information about people






33. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character






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






35. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






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






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






38. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






39. The broad goal of a speech






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






41. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge






42. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






44. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






45. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






46. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






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






48. An error in reasoning






49. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






50. 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