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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
rhetorical question
either or
rate
serif font
2. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines
repetition
periodical database
abstract words
call number
3. The speed at which a person speaks
speech to gain passive agreement
rate
inclusive language
speech of tribute
4. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
problem-solution order
Critical listening
statistics
Channel
5. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
need
kinesics
Demographic audience analysis
Identification
6. 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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7. A visual aid drawn - written or printed on a sheet of clear acetate and shown with an overhead projector
transparency
example
need
Audience-centeredness
8. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
speech of acceptance
call number
need
impromptu speech
9. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
description
need
topical order
credibility
10. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
signpost
Topic
derived credibility
manuscript speech
11. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
Open- ended questions
inclusive language
statistics
Fixed-alternative questions
12. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
biographical aid
casual order
evidence
Comprehensive listening
13. A reference work that provides information about people
biographical aid
gestures
casual order
contrast
14. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
pathos
Active listening
Spare 'brain time'
mental dialogue with the audience
15. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker
Adrenaline
event
Comprehensive listening
analogical reasoning
16. 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
parallelism
reasoning
problem-cause-solution order
Message
17. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
periodical database
delivery cues
research interview
pie graph
18. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable
supporting materials
median
Topic
bandwagon
19. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
Listening
red herring
initial credibility
Specific purpose
20. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
signpost
bibliography
internal preview
Ethics
21. An error in reasoning
Fixed-alternative questions
Listener
fallacy
initial credibility
22. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
nonverbal communication
sponsoring organization
Patchwork plagiarism
preparation outline
23. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
inclusive language
speech to gain passive agreement
research interview
evidence
24. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
dialect
pie graph
gestures
mean
25. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.
Critical thinking
Spare 'brain time'
speech of introduction
quoting out of context
26. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
transparency
Residual message
Ethics
Attitude
27. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
chronological order
pitch
ad hominem
example
28. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
narrative design
model
initial credibility
Situational audience analysis
29. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
connective
kinesics
invalid analogy
connotative meaning
30. A constant pitch or tone of voice
monotone
internal summary
description
Critical thinking
31. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
internal summary
Situation
direct quotation
chronological order
32. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
expert testimony
question of policy
problem-solution order
33. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
master of ceremonies
statistics
rhythm
pie graph
34. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
dissolve ending
extemporaneous speech
Paraphrase
Audience-centeredness
35. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own
Plagiarism
Paraphrase
speech of introduction
rhythm
36. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
after-dinner speech
Specific purpose
preparation outline
Empathic listening
37. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
rhythm
ethos
master narrative
target audience
38. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
Critical listening
Stereotyping
Patchwork plagiarism
Ethical decisions
39. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
speech of acceptance
award presentation
Brainstorming
inclusive language
40. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
impromptu speech
signpost
connotative meaning
call number
41. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc
inclusive language
paraphrase
contrast
Comprehensive listening
42. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
preview statement
cliche
preliminary bibliography
toast
43. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech
call number
bibliography
General purpose
metaphor
44. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
speech of tribute
chronological order
research interview
Feedback
45. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
serif font
vocalized pause
credibility
Bill of Rights
46. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.
parallelism
magnification
stage fright
process
47. A book of synonyms
thesaurus
mean
reasoning
narrative design
48. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
plan
Plagiarism
line graph
visual framework
49. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else
testimony
multimedia presentation
rhetorical question
Message
50. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions
Interference
internal preview
master of ceremonies
speech of inspiration