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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. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






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






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






4. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation






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






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






7. A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding






8. The number that appears the most






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






10. A specific cas used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas -conditions - experiences - or the like






11. The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language

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






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






14. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind






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






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






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






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






20. Words that refer to tangible objects






21. The subject of a speech






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






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






24. A search engine that combines interent technology with traditional library methods cataloguing and assessing data






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






26. A reference work that provides information about people






27. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech






28. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings






29. The average value of a group of numbers






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






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






32. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






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






34. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






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






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






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






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






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






40. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them






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






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






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






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






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






46. Testimony that is presented word for word






47. The means by which a message is communicated






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






49. Listening to understanding the message of the speaker






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