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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. A belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






2. 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






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






4. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






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






6. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view






7. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement






8. The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice






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






10. 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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11. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form






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






13. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






14. The means by which a message is communicated






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






16. The number that appears the most






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






18. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






19. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






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






21. A ceremonial speech directed at awakening or reawakening an audience to a goal - purpose - or set of values






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






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






24. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






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






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






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






28. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas






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






30. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion






31. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken






32. The mental give and take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech






33. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas






34. The physical production of particular speech sounds






35. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






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






37. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product






38. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






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






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






41. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words






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






43. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






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






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






46. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






47. A fallacy that assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct -or desirable






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






49. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness






50. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another