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






2. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body






11. The person who receives the speaker's message






12. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next






13. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest






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






15. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






16. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience






17. A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of journals or magazines






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






19. The third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Will the speaker's plan sove the problem? Will it create new and more serious problem?






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






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






22. The means by which a message is communicated






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






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






25. Words that refer to tangible objects






26. A constant pitch or tone of voice






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






28. 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






29. The broad goal of a speech






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






31. 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






32. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience






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






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






35. A statement that depicts a person - event - idea - or the like with clarity and vividness






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






37. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words






38. An object - usually built to scale - that represents another object in detail






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






46. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech






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






48. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point






49. 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






50. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women

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