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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
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1. The pattern of sound in a pattern created by the choice and arrangement of words






2. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






3. The name used by aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal






4. 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






5. Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it.






6. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






8. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own






9. 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






10. Reasoning that moves from particular facts to general conclusion






11. A ceremonial speech in which a featured speaker is introduced to the audience






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






13. A book of synonyms






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. A typeface with straight edges on the letters






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






27. A statement of the similarities among two or more people events ideas etc






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






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






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






31. An error in reasoning






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






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






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






35. The subject of a speech






36. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference can be external or internal to listeners






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






38. An interview conducted to gather information for a speech






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






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






42. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






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






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






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






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






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






48. Words that refer to tangible objects






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






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