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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action






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






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






4. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic






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






6. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech






7. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points






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






9. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






10. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed






11. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech






12. A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns






13. 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






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






15. The study of body motions as systematic mode of communications






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






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






18. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh' - 'er' and 'um'






19. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






20. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea






21. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy






22. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






23. A brief - often humorous - ceremonial speech - presented after a meal - that offers a message without asking for radical changes






24. The process of creating - reinforcing - or changing people's beliefs or actions






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






26. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






27. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.






28. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






29. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






30. The speed at which a person speaks






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






32. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point






33. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






34. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






35. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech






36. Language that does not stereotype - demean - or patronize people on the basis of gender - race - religion - disability - sexual orientation - or other factors






37. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences






38. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity






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






40. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences






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






42. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience to take action in support of a given policy






43. A speech of tribute presented upon a person's death






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






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






46. A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech






47. Words that refer to tangible objects






48. A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes






49. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






50. 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