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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






2. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






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






4. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary






5. Speaking that celebrates special occasions - such as speeches of tribute - inspiration - and introduction - eulogies - toasts - award presentations - acceptances - and after-dinner speeches. Their deeper function is to share identities and reinforce






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






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






8. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






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






11. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data






12. A reference work that provides information about people






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






14. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point identifies a problem - the second main point analyzes the cause of the problem - and the third main point presents a solution to the problem






15. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






16. 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






17. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






18. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






19. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






20. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them






21. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






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






24. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






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






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






27. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






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






29. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






30. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






31. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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






33. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






34. A book of synonyms






35. The person who receives the speaker's message






36. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own






37. The subject of a speech






38. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






39. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






40. Communication based on a person's use of voice and body - rather than on the use of words






41. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






42. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






43. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






44. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






47. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






48. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






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






50. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.