Public Speaking Vocab
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Public Speaking Vocab
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1. The physical production of particular speech sounds

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

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

4. The way objects enter or exit a powerpoint slide

5. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion

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

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

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

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

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

11. A short speech of tribute - usually offered at celebration dinners or meetings

12. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas

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

14. 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

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

16. Anything that happens or is regarded as happening

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

18. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.

19. The subject of a speech

20. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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