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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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1. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech






2. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






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






4. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience






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






6. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






7. Testimony that is presented word for word






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

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9. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






10. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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11. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






12. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second






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






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






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






16. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech






17. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






18. 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






19. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






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






21. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






22. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






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






24. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






25. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






26. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






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






28. 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






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






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






31. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






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






33. The means by which a message is communicated






34. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures






35. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






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






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






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






39. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






40. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






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






42. 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






43. Numerical data






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






45. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






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






47. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






48. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






49. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






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