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public speaking
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is a word that is directly opposite in meaning. | Antonym |
| A study made to learn about the diverse characteristics of audience members and then, based on these characteristics, to predict how audience members are apt to listen to, understand, and be motivated to act on your speech. | audience analysis |
| Conclusions that go beyond factual statements to make judgments about their subjects. | claims |
| The emotional, subjective, personal meaning that certain words can evoke in listeners. | connotative meaning |
| Focused, organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion. | critical thinking |
| The dictionary definition or objective meaning of a word. | Denotative meaning |
| A conversation between the speaker and the audience. | Diolauge |
| Information that is new to audience members and is explained in a way that piques their curiosity. | intellectually stimulating |
| Positive coping statements to reduce anxiety about giving speeches in front of an audience. | Positive Talk |
| To think about something from a variety of perspectives. | productive thinking |
| A declarative sentence that clearly indicates the position that the speaker will advocate a persuasive speech. Propositions are divided into three types: fact, policy, and value. | Proposition |
| A single statement that identifies the exact response the speaker wants from the audience. | Specific Goal |
| Using language that is full of life – vigorous, bright, and intense. | Speaking vividly |
| A naturalness of speech where what is said sounds as if the speaker is really thinking about the ideas and the audience as he or she speaks. | spontaneity |
| A broad area of expertise, such as movies, cognitive psychology, computer technology, or the Middle East. | Subject |
| The subject of a speech. | Topic |
| A form of speech development that allows the audience to see as well as hear information. | Visual Aid |
| The logical statement that connects the support to the claim | Warrent |
| The speech’s central idea. | Thesis Statement |
| Greek philosopher observed, "The audience is the end and object of the speech." | Aristotle |
| The middle part of a speech, used to develop the main ideas. | Body of the speech |
| A method of generating ideas by free association of words and thoughts. | Brainstorming |
| Filler words, such as er, um, and you know, used in the place of a pause. | Clutter |
| The ability to produce original ideas and insights. | Creativity |
| An informative speech aimed at showing the audience how to do something or how something works. | Demonstrative Speech |
| Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person. | Eye Contact |
| Is the stress given to certain words, phrases, sentences, and/or paragraphs within a speech by such methods as repeating important ideas; positioning thesis and topic sentences effectively; supplying additional details or examples. | emphasis |
| A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. | Extemporaneous Speech |
| (extemporaneous speaking) A form of presentation in which a speech, although carefully prepared and practiced, is not written out or memorized. | Extemporaneous Presentation |
| The first part of a speech, intended to gain the audience’s attention and to prepare them for the rest of the presentation. | Grabber |
| A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding. | Informative speech |
| A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation. | Impromptu speech |
| The last element of a speech conclusion used in public speaking for a short and snappy ending. It is a clever, unexpected statement to leave your audience with. It is the last thing you say. | Kicker |
| Paying close attention to, and making sense of, what we hear. | Listining |
| Internal forces that impel action and direct human behavior toward specific goals. | Motivation |
| The position of a human voice on the musical scale. | Pitch |
| A speech designed to change or reinforce the audience's attitudes, beliefs or actions. | Persuasive Speech |
| The tone, timbre, or sound of your voice | Quality |
| The speed at which a person speaks. | Rate |
| The main point statements that summarize several related pieces of evidence and show why you should believe or do something. | Reasons |
| Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience, otherwise know as stage fright. | Speaking Apprehension |
| A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech. | Speaking Outline |
| The location and occasion for a speech. | Speech setting |
| Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience. | Stage Fright |
| The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples, statistics, and testimony. | Supporting Materials |
| The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice. | Volume |
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cgleiter