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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 belief - theory - idea - notion - principle - or the like






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. A question about the truth or falsity of assertion






10. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening






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 method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern






13. The average value of a group of numbers






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






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






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






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






18. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






19. Words that refer to ideas or concepts






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






21. Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






22. A question about the worth - rightness - morality - and so forth of an idea or action






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






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






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






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






27. The subject of a speech






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






29. An error in reasoning






30. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people






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






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






33. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information usually in list form






34. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes






35. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation






36. Form of speaking in which the entire speech becomes a story that reveals some important truth






37. The broad goal of a speech






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






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






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






41. 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






42. A statement of the differences among two or more people events ideas etc






43. The major general questions a reasonable person would ask before agreeing to a change in policies or procedures






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






45. A trite or overused expression






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






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






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






49. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






50. 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