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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
Empathic listening
embedded narrative
casual order
median
2. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
conversational quality
special encyclopedia
bibliography
example
3. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
speech of introduction
multimedia presentation
ad hominem
ceremonial speaking
4. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
kinesics
stock issues
Visualization
award presentation
5. 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
false cause
topical order
bar graph
Spare 'brain time'
6. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
fair use
Open- ended questions
rhetorical question
cliche
7. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
master of ceremonies
problem-solution order
median
8. A trite or overused expression
Speaker
Ethnocentrism
cliche
preparation outline
9. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
crescendo ending
Attitude
delivery cues
personalize
10. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
plan
speech of acceptance
internal preview
pronunciation
11. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
problem-solution order
Attitude
metaphor
sponsoring organization
12. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.
problem-solution order
main points
Speaker
Scale questions
13. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
peer testimony
stock issues
supporting materials
target audience
14. Speech structure that develops a story from beginning to end through a sequence of scenes in which characters interact
question of fact
periodical database
false cause
narrative design
15. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
generic 'he'
target audience
pie graph
vocalized pause
16. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
Name- calling
burden of proof
mean
Bill of Rights
17. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist
Central idea
either or
connotative meaning
Patchwork plagiarism
18. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
serif font
Brainstorming
signpost
clutter
19. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech
pie graph
research interview
antithesis
vicarious experience narrative
20. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
reasoning from principle
Message
eulogy
internal preview
21. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
call number
statistics
pitch
cliche
22. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
reasoning from principle
inclusive language
ad hominem
vocal variety
23. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
Key- word outline
motivated sequence design
visual framework
personalize
24. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
font
line graph
analogical reasoning
articulation
25. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings
toast
practicality
Positive nervousness
abstract
26. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
vicarious experience narrative
biographical aid
problem-solution order
connotative meaning
27. The person who receives the speaker's message
analogical reasoning
refutative design
general encyclopedia
Listener
28. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
Global Plagiarism
bibliography
mental dialogue with the audience
sans-serif font
29. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
speech to gain immediate action
Message
Feedback
terminal credibility
30. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
Appreciative listening
pitch
signpost
eye contact
31. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion
line graph
reasoning from principle
Attitude
special encyclopedia
32. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence
hasty generalization
causal reasoning
Identification
special encyclopedia
33. The means by which a message is communicated
testimony
speech to gain passive agreement
spatial order
Channel
34. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
abstract words
red herring
mean
speech of acceptance
35. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences
repetition
Key- word outline
Identification
concept
36. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
Audience-centeredness
vocalized pause
crescendo ending
volume
37. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
extemporaneous speech
credibility
vocal variety
preparation outline
38. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
manuscript speech
causal reasoning
vicarious experience narrative
question of fact
39. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solutions
comparison
nonverbal communication
comparative advatages order
speech to gain immediate action
40. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
gestures
dissolve ending
repetition
special encyclopedia
41. 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
research interview
main points
hypothetical example
42. The speed at which a person speaks
rate
simile
personalize
speech of acceptance
43. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
imagery
stock issues
chronological order
supporting materials
44. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony
inclusive language
Frame of reference
pathos
supporting materials
45. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Stereotyping
mode
problem-cause-solution order
Speaker
46. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
Ethics
pause
speech of introduction
paraphrase
47. 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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48. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own
connective
internal preview
Global Plagiarism
extemporaneous speech
49. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech
supporting materials
bandwagon
mental dialogue with the audience
topical order
50. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Ethnocentrism
abstract words
conversational quality
credibility
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