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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space






2. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation






3. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






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






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






6. The subject of a speech






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






13. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






14. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics






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






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






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






18. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experiences of the audience






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist






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






25. An error in reasoning






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






27. The message - usually nonverbal - sent from listener to a speaker.






28. A fallacy that assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented






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






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






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






32. The credibility of a speaker before he starts to speak






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






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






35. The means by which a message is communicated






36. A comprehensive reference work devoted to a specific subject such as religion - art - law - science - music - etc






37. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






38. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points






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






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






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






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






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






44. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






45. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause - effect relationship






46. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






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






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






50. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action