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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






9. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence






10. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - subpoints - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech






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






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






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






14. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences






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






16. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out load






17. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure






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






19. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation






20. A book of synonyms






21. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






30. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker






31. A ceremonial speech that recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups or commemorates special events






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






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






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






35. The speed at which a person speaks






36. A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.






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






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






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






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






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






42. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs - and well -being






43. 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






44. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






45. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






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






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






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






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






50. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award