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Public Speaking Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A story - narrative - or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point






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






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






4. A persuasive speech design that proceeds by arousing attention - demonstrating a need - satisfying the need - visualizing results - and calling for action






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






6. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






7. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something






8. 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






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






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






11. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person






12. A speech of tribute that recognizes achievements of the award recipient - explains the nature of the award - and describes why the recipient qualifies for the award






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






14. 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






15. The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase






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






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






18. 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






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






20. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern






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






22. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another






23. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields






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






25. A typeface with rounded edges on the letters






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A persuasive speech design in which the speaker tries to raise doubts about - damage - or destroy an opposing position






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






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






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






38. Testimony that is presented word for word






39. The first 10 amendments to the united states constitution






40. To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words






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






42. The person who receives the speaker's message






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






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






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






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






47. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech






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






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






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