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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
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1. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form






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






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






4. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






5. A persuasive speech pattern in which listeners are first persuaded that they have a problem and then are shown how to solve it






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






7. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common






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






9. The name used by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker the two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






10. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






11. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






12. The obligation facing a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary






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






14. 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






15. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






16. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






17. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - ect.






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






19. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech






20. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






21. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






22. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






23. A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic






24. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase






25. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






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






27. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






28. A reference work published annually that contains information about the previous year






29. A person who coordinates an event or program - sets its mood - introduces - and provides transitions






30. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. the two major factors influencing a speaker's credibility are competence and character






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






32. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






33. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet






34. A summary of a magazine or a journel article - written by someone other than the original author






35. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects






36. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible






37. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






38. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






39. A complete set of type of the same design






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

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41. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






42. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike






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






44. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






45. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. the three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimony






46. A trite or overused expression






47. 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






48. A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers






49. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain






50. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action