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






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






3. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points






4. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language






5. 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






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






7. A listing of all the books - periodicals - and other resources owned by a library






8. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






9. The speed at which a person speaks






10. Words that refer to tangible objects






11. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






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






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






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






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






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






17. Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else






18. The means by which a message is communicated






19. A graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items






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






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






22. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion






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






24. What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech






25. A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.






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






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






28. An error in reasoning






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






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






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






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






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






34. A speaker's selecting and emphasizing certain qualities of a subject to stress the values they represent






35. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






36. A fallacy that attacks the person rather then dealing with the real issue in dispute






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






38. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






39. 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






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






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






42. 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






43. A speech that combines several kinds of visual and or audio aids in the same talk






44. The person who receives the speaker's message






45. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation






46. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic






47. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns






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






49. The subject of a speech






50. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.