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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. 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
general encyclopedia
inclusive language
preparation outline
model
2. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
monotone
special encyclopedia
persuasion
median
3. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
imagery
model
speech of inspiration
preview statement
4. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
brief example
connective
pronunciation
embedded narrative
5. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
pronunciation
mode
embedded narrative
initial credibility
6. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
transparency
Visualization
cliche
goodwill
7. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
initial credibility
inclusive language
toast
narrative design
8. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
Ethics
simile
goodwill
question of value
9. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
Specific purpose
expert testimony
credibility
mental dialogue with the audience
10. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
question of policy
initial credibility
general encyclopedia
multimedia presentation
11. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load
logos
General purpose
creating common ground
rhetorical question
12. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
Feedback
nonverbal communication
catalogue
speech of introduction
13. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes
invalid analogy
Frame of reference
pie graph
fair use
14. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
abstract words
transition
spatial order
causal reasoning
15. The broad goal of a speech
connotative meaning
Residual message
sans-serif font
General purpose
16. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
Egocentrism
impromptu speech
font
Ethics
17. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
Scale questions
fair use
bar graph
Interference
18. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
Egocentrism
need
credibility
impromptu speech
19. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
catalogue
description
hasty generalization
line graph
20. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
extemporaneous speech
vocalized pause
reference work
reasoning
21. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
Visualization
master of ceremonies
generic 'he'
preview statement
22. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
sans-serif font
inclusive language
stage fright
Topic
23. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
rhythm
Message
vocal variety
general encyclopedia
24. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
process
expert testimony
logos
manuscript speech
25. A book of synonyms
problem-cause-solution order
imagery
peer testimony
thesaurus
26. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
mode
testimony
quoting out of context
thesaurus
27. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
denotative meaning
supporting materials
monotone
Ethical decisions
28. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words
Hearing
speech of acceptance
chart
rhythm
29. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
Comprehensive listening
articulation
Patchwork plagiarism
toast
30. 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
clutter
personalize
credibility
analogical reasoning
31. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
graph
master narrative
need
pause
32. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence
rate
reasoning
Adrenaline
speech of introduction
33. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
speaking outline
problem-solution order
impromptu speech
brief example
34. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
Positive nervousness
conversational quality
Situation
Central idea
35. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.
Paraphrase
reasoning
Attitude
fallacy
36. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like
internal preview
example
spatial order
toast
37. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
clutter
call number
concept
Name- calling
38. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
Empathic listening
pitch
chart
simile
39. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
imagery
abstract
reference work
speech to gain passive agreement
40. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.
Frame of reference
problem-cause-solution order
Active listening
red herring
41. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form
chart
median
metaphor
Feedback
42. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
Speaker
eulogy
ceremonial speaking
thesaurus
43. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
visual framework
delivery cues
master narrative
Bill of Rights
44. The number that appears the most
persuasion
problem-solution order
mode
Scale questions
45. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken
bandwagon
pronunciation
direct quotation
question of policy
46. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
Central idea
object
extended example
event
47. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain
concept
General purpose
causal reasoning
Hearing
48. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
motivated sequence design
narrative design
conversational quality
impromptu speech
49. A method of organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. The five steps of the motivated sequence are attention - need - satisfaction - visualization - and action
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50. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
Egocentrism
Residual message
practicality
Fixed-alternative questions
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