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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
derived credibility
research interview
preparation outline
causal reasoning
2. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
Ethnocentrism
hypothetical example
Channel
question of policy
3. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
either or
Patchwork plagiarism
Brainstorming
Egocentrism
4. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
chronological order
informative speech
sans-serif font
Critical listening
5. 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
concept
credibility
pathos
6. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
denotative meaning
Fixed-alternative questions
research interview
goodwill
7. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
problem-cause-solution order
Critical listening
alliteration
Central idea
8. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
dialect
Paraphrase
Feedback
line graph
9. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
event
brief example
contrast
description
10. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech
preparation outline
internal summary
Specific purpose
virtual library
11. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
yearbook
slipper slope
contrast
statistics
12. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
bandwagon
speech to gain immediate action
informative speech
bar graph
13. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values
speech of inspiration
dialect
connotative meaning
simile
14. The speed at which a person speaks
antithesis
evidence
rate
research interview
15. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
signpost
speech of acceptance
impromptu speech
vicarious experience narrative
16. 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
multimedia presentation
plan
metaphor
ad hominem
17. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
chronological order
eye contact
sans-serif font
Spare 'brain time'
18. The physical setting for the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion
Speaker
Appreciative listening
Situational audience analysis
personalize
19. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
visual framework
Egocentrism
multimedia presentation
vicarious experience narrative
20. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
Hearing
creating common ground
Plagiarism
brief example
21. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
manuscript speech
supporting materials
fallacy
object
22. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
abstract words
Patchwork plagiarism
Appreciative listening
expert testimony
23. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
strategic organization
eulogy
pronunciation
Scale questions
24. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
connective
Identification
Interference
initial credibility
25. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
Spare 'brain time'
Channel
logos
extended example
26. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
kinesics
Empathic listening
Listener
supporting materials
27. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
creating common ground
Empathic listening
initial credibility
supporting materials
28. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
bar graph
reasoning from specific instances
pronunciation
derived credibility
29. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
process
Global Plagiarism
speech to gain immediate action
pathos
30. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
thesaurus
supporting materials
speech of introduction
stage fright
31. An error in reasoning
direct quotation
internal preview
fallacy
Scale questions
32. A constant pitch or tone of voice
monotone
slipper slope
Stereotyping
object
33. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Spare 'brain time'
target audience
Patchwork plagiarism
Stereotyping
34. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
award presentation
stage fright
Adrenaline
call number
35. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
concept
alliteration
award presentation
speech of introduction
36. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
multimedia presentation
internal summary
question of fact
master narrative
37. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
slipper slope
Situation
Empathic listening
Visualization
38. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
connotative meaning
kinesics
reference work
font
39. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
reasoning from principle
preview statement
cliche
object
40. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?
gestures
connotative meaning
practicality
bar graph
41. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.
event
eye contact
Situation
Paraphrase
42. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
parallelism
rhythm
invalid analogy
preliminary bibliography
43. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
pie graph
Visualization
invalid analogy
event
44. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
problem-cause-solution order
Global Plagiarism
kinesics
credibility
45. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
Residual message
red herring
Specific purpose
Ethics
46. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
Empathic listening
slipper slope
speaking outline
problem-solution order
47. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
kinesics
general encyclopedia
fair use
transparency
48. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
Ethical decisions
Critical listening
supporting materials
description
49. 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
general encyclopedia
thesaurus
problem-solution order
casual order
50. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
testimony
Ethnocentrism
problem-solution design
comparison