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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. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence






2. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






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






4. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






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






6. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy






7. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






8. A trite or overused expression






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






10. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load






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






12. A complete set of type of the same design






13. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






14. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






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






16. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action






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






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






19. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library






20. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






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






22. The means by which a message is communicated






23. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






24. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






25. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






26. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






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






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






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






31. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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32. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






33. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






34. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






35. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






36. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






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






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






39. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact






40. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






41. The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice






42. The broad goal of a speech






43. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






44. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






45. The average value of a group of numbers






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






47. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






48. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






49. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






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