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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. A book of synonyms
question of value
Demographic audience analysis
vocalized pause
thesaurus
2. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.
master narrative
research interview
Patchwork plagiarism
pause
3. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
supporting materials
Comprehensive listening
initial credibility
Channel
4. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
Demographic audience analysis
ad hominem
contrast
credibility
5. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
statistics
connotative meaning
crescendo ending
line graph
6. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
internal summary
Empathic listening
spatial order
speech of acceptance
7. Words that refer to tangible objects
Visualization
pitch
concrete words
Demographic audience analysis
8. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
delivery cues
concept
embedded narrative
Patchwork plagiarism
9. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
Feedback
Residual message
expert testimony
Attitude
10. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death
eulogy
Situation
thesaurus
Bill of Rights
11. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
thesaurus
hasty generalization
terminal credibility
informative speech
12. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion
Plagiarism
reasoning from specific instances
logos
preliminary bibliography
13. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
motivated sequence design
event
abstract
pronunciation
14. The credibility of a speaker at the end of a speech
false cause
Global Plagiarism
parallelism
terminal credibility
15. 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
persuasion
comparison
derived credibility
ceremonial speaking
16. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.
reasoning from specific instances
Feedback
initial credibility
logos
17. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
process
master of ceremonies
Egocentrism
metaphor
18. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions
Adrenaline
persuasion
sans-serif font
hasty generalization
19. A typeface with straight edges on the letters
preview statement
Attitude
speech of introduction
sans-serif font
20. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers
narrative design
creating common ground
reference work
ad hominem
21. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas
animation
yearbook
Monroe's motivated sequence
imagery
22. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic
preliminary bibliography
connective
rhythm
topical order
23. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
comparative advatages order
Identification
ethos
call number
24. 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
need
main points
comparative advatages order
special encyclopedia
25. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker
sans-serif font
catalogue
master narrative
Empathic listening
26. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
concept
topical order
need
question of policy
27. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc
refutative design
special encyclopedia
comparative advatages order
speech of inspiration
28. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
peer testimony
toast
either or
Speaker
29. 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
extemporaneous speech
problem-solution order
generic 'he'
burden of proof
30. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
pronunciation
master of ceremonies
bar graph
goodwill
31. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
stock issues
metaphor
speech of tribute
ceremonial speaking
32. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas
ad hominem
monotone
pause
signpost
33. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data
virtual library
extended example
after-dinner speech
speaking outline
34. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
sponsoring organization
preliminary bibliography
thesaurus
ethos
35. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
vicarious experience narrative
repetition
delivery cues
direct quotation
36. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.
Ethical decisions
font
vocal variety
denotative meaning
37. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points
quoting out of context
generic 'he'
internal summary
speech of introduction
38. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
testimony
comparison
conversational quality
fallacy
39. Words that refer to ideas or concepts
ethos
nonverbal communication
graph
abstract words
40. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.
abstract words
Name- calling
Comprehensive listening
plan
41. To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
Demographic audience analysis
personalize
Comprehensive listening
speech to gain immediate action
42. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure
bar graph
process
antithesis
concrete words
43. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
special encyclopedia
research interview
Appreciative listening
Adrenaline
44. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
evidence
burden of proof
imagery
logos
45. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year
initial credibility
inclusive language
Demographic audience analysis
yearbook
46. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
reasoning from principle
stock issues
Ethnocentrism
Positive nervousness
47. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it
event
reasoning from specific instances
either or
problem-solution design
48. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute
ad hominem
gestures
manuscript speech
font
49. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
conversational quality
Fixed-alternative questions
target audience
process
50. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
imagery
multimedia presentation
need
Critical thinking