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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
hypothetical example
graph
sponsoring organization
extended example
2. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications
mental dialogue with the audience
kinesics
delivery cues
personalize
3. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation
Positive nervousness
stock issues
call number
rhythm
4. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action
motivated sequence design
Critical thinking
Channel
metaphor
5. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
thesaurus
multimedia presentation
motivated sequence design
manuscript speech
6. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
stage fright
median
Name- calling
Patchwork plagiarism
7. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something
General purpose
sponsoring organization
evidence
terminal credibility
8. 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
pie graph
antithesis
ad hominem
comparative advatages order
9. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
Stereotyping
preliminary bibliography
bar graph
General purpose
10. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
Empathic listening
cliche
crescendo ending
vocal variety
11. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person
hypothetical example
eye contact
bandwagon
rhetorical question
12. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award
casual order
Appreciative listening
award presentation
denotative meaning
13. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
Appreciative listening
antithesis
font
reasoning from principle
14. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with te existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
practicality
problem-solution order
spatial order
toast
15. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
connotative meaning
example
Positive nervousness
chart
16. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
internal summary
invalid analogy
Channel
narrative design
17. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next
internal preview
practicality
quoting out of context
generic 'he'
18. 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
mean
after-dinner speech
problem-cause-solution order
Scale questions
19. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation
statistics
vocalized pause
Audience-centeredness
embedded narrative
20. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
clutter
chronological order
object
signpost
21. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk
multimedia presentation
connotative meaning
line graph
casual order
22. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
abstract
Channel
slipper slope
transition
23. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Demographic audience analysis
expert testimony
sans-serif font
either or
24. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness
topical order
vocal variety
articulation
derived credibility
25. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters
question of fact
stage fright
serif font
problem-solution order
26. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners
testimony
denotative meaning
cliche
Interference
27. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view
Active listening
pie graph
event
median
28. 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
inflections
preparation outline
problem-solution design
median
29. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship
casual order
gestures
multimedia presentation
mode
30. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
Feedback
signpost
magnification
problem-solution design
31. 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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32. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes
ethos
General purpose
after-dinner speech
Hearing
33. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
Comprehensive listening
Name- calling
mode
initial credibility
34. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position
main points
eye contact
Visualization
refutative design
35. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
credibility
research interview
yearbook
call number
36. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them
reasoning from specific instances
connective
Topic
Listener
37. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors
fallacy
transition
problem-solution design
inclusive language
38. Testimony that is presented word for word
connotative meaning
direct quotation
special encyclopedia
crescendo ending
39. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution
Critical listening
Bill of Rights
concrete words
Monroe's motivated sequence
40. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words
Critical thinking
manuscript speech
paraphrase
pitch
41. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
Feedback
need
Critical thinking
pitch
42. The person who receives the speaker's message
Listener
delivery cues
sponsoring organization
serif font
43. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc
problem-solution order
crescendo ending
Patchwork plagiarism
comparison
44. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library
speech to gain immediate action
Attitude
initial credibility
catalogue
45. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy
credibility
mean
ethos
speech to gain immediate action
46. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author
abstract
reasoning
Incremental plagiarism
alliteration
47. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
testimony
biographical aid
vocalized pause
gestures
48. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form
expert testimony
generic 'he'
Central idea
Key- word outline
49. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
Hearing
Open- ended questions
refutative design
problem-solution order
50. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest
mode
goodwill
parallelism
median