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Public Speaking Vocab
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide
Key- word outline
Plagiarism
animation
causal reasoning
2. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures
Frame of reference
stock issues
virtual library
articulation
3. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
conversational quality
General purpose
plan
yearbook
4. The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy
reference work
reasoning
research interview
need
5. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike
Spare 'brain time'
pie graph
invalid analogy
either or
6. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation
graph
Adrenaline
hypothetical example
extemporaneous speech
7. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice
inflections
embedded narrative
problem-solution order
Stereotyping
8. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak
serif font
Incremental plagiarism
question of value
initial credibility
9. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.
articulation
Critical listening
Feedback
either or
10. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
gestures
mode
pronunciation
speech of introduction
11. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility
ethos
periodical database
casual order
hypothetical example
12. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
informative speech
inflections
peer testimony
Attitude
13. Anything that is visible tangible -and stable in form
gestures
award presentation
object
abstract
14. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point
Adrenaline
refutative design
speech to gain immediate action
brief example
15. 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
call number
Topic
problem-solution order
Fixed-alternative questions
16. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it
quoting out of context
credibility
Patchwork plagiarism
cliche
17. Speech strategy in which the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story
mode
main points
master narrative
vicarious experience narrative
18. A ceremonial speech expressing gratitude for an honor and acknowledging those who made the accomplishment possible
Empathic listening
need
speech of acceptance
pronunciation
19. Focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religion - sexual orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.
Message
gestures
Demographic audience analysis
process
20. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
supporting materials
simile
denotative meaning
concept
21. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another
transition
Hearing
Empathic listening
Channel
22. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent - grammer - or vocabulary
dialect
Identification
supporting materials
signpost
23. A comprehensive reference work that provides information about all branches of human knowledge
Hearing
general encyclopedia
comparative advatages order
special encyclopedia
24. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events
brief example
pitch
speech of tribute
informative speech
25. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being
comparative advatages order
Brainstorming
ethos
Egocentrism
26. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation
generic 'he'
Empathic listening
Visualization
imagery
27. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech
delivery cues
peer testimony
gestures
graph
28. An organization that in the absence of a clearly identified author - is responsible for the content of a document on the internet
Attitude
quoting out of context
sponsoring organization
Specific purpose
29. 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
inclusive language
concrete words
problem-cause-solution order
plan
30. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields
expert testimony
conversational quality
magnification
reference work
31. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects
vocalized pause
abstract
master narrative
causal reasoning
32. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail
model
visual framework
direct quotation
Plagiarism
33. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea
slipper slope
reasoning
after-dinner speech
clutter
34. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas
Scale questions
preliminary bibliography
Name- calling
visual framework
35. A systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
process
Open- ended questions
median
gestures
36. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.
Feedback
ceremonial speaking
Stereotyping
repetition
37. Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
award presentation
fair use
peer testimony
yearbook
38. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
speech to gain passive agreement
ad hominem
extemporaneous speech
speech of introduction
39. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point
slipper slope
testimony
kinesics
master narrative
40. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
master of ceremonies
preparation outline
motivated sequence design
connotative meaning
41. A persuasive speech in which the speaker's goal is to convince the audience that a given policy is desirable without encouraging the audience to take action in support of the policy
Incremental plagiarism
strategic organization
speech to gain passive agreement
line graph
42. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented
after-dinner speech
Name- calling
paraphrase
slipper slope
43. Stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speaker's points
embedded narrative
preview statement
pathos
terminal credibility
44. 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
call number
Channel
problem-cause-solution order
Attitude
45. The portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
false cause
Topic
target audience
bandwagon
46. The person who receives the speaker's message
internal summary
quoting out of context
speech of acceptance
Listener
47. The number that appears the most
mode
inclusive language
either or
eulogy
48. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
pronunciation
connotative meaning
Visualization
question of fact
49. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives
yearbook
Fixed-alternative questions
monotone
causal reasoning
50. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people
parallelism
Incremental plagiarism
nonverbal communication
Demographic audience analysis