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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The subject of a speech
yearbook
Topic
reasoning from specific instances
need
2. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
dissolve ending
vicarious experience narrative
contrast
preview statement
3. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
biographical aid
signpost
credibility
analogical reasoning
4. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
speech to gain immediate action
manuscript speech
Stereotyping
thesaurus
5. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience
burden of proof
speech of introduction
gestures
hasty generalization
6. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
kinesics
Ethnocentrism
rhythm
invalid analogy
7. 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
comparative advatages order
object
magnification
problem-solution order
8. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
strategic organization
supporting materials
preview statement
mean
9. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
paraphrase
Critical listening
speech of acceptance
Listener
10. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
Hearing
Identification
Egocentrism
gestures
11. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
topical order
nonverbal communication
Adrenaline
chronological order
12. 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
master of ceremonies
false cause
Spare 'brain time'
derived credibility
13. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
animation
brief example
graph
reference work
14. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
abstract
Open- ended questions
brief example
Positive nervousness
15. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
testimony
terminal credibility
Ethnocentrism
speech of inspiration
16. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
supporting materials
Topic
Brainstorming
internal summary
17. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
Situation
inflections
magnification
monotone
18. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
red herring
Listener
master of ceremonies
Monroe's motivated sequence
19. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
toast
Global Plagiarism
Topic
Message
20. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'
connotative meaning
mean
question of value
vocalized pause
21. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
chart
visual framework
Appreciative listening
articulation
22. 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
pause
practicality
burden of proof
plan
23. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion
Spare 'brain time'
question of fact
simile
visual framework
24. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech
speech of acceptance
derived credibility
Brainstorming
problem-cause-solution order
25. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
Visualization
rate
refutative design
eye contact
26. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
speech of tribute
inclusive language
connective
research interview
27. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
volume
Critical thinking
extended example
research interview
28. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness
description
gestures
connotative meaning
object
29. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
pronunciation
Patchwork plagiarism
Fixed-alternative questions
call number
30. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
rate
contrast
goodwill
speech of inspiration
31. The physical production of particular speech sounds
preview statement
articulation
volume
Visualization
32. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.
ad hominem
pitch
Appreciative listening
Egocentrism
33. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action
creating common ground
question of value
pronunciation
peer testimony
34. The speed at which a person speaks
direct quotation
rate
special encyclopedia
persuasion
35. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
persuasion
pitch
Open- ended questions
Adrenaline
36. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
catalogue
question of value
monotone
connective
37. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Ethnocentrism
example
chronological order
concept
38. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
credibility
chronological order
ad hominem
Positive nervousness
39. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
burden of proof
nonverbal communication
generic 'he'
transparency
40. Testimony that is presented word for word
rhythm
direct quotation
Scale questions
Audience-centeredness
41. A book of synonyms
testimony
either or
statistics
thesaurus
42. Numerical data
problem-solution order
statistics
Plagiarism
Critical thinking
43. The means by which a message is communicated
Channel
repetition
Central idea
Positive nervousness
44. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
General purpose
yearbook
fallacy
problem-solution design
45. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences
question of value
paraphrase
parallelism
question of fact
46. The average value of a group of numbers
main points
mean
Key- word outline
description
47. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech
preparation outline
Appreciative listening
ceremonial speaking
description
48. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
conversational quality
mental dialogue with the audience
expert testimony
problem-solution order
49. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
preview statement
reasoning
Attitude
pronunciation
50. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
Hearing
inclusive language
statistics
slipper slope