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What is the term for the “Fear of public speaking”?
the act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person
plagiarism
What is information that is not directly from the firsthand source, or interpreted in some way?
Secondary Source
Mode
the most frequently occurring number in the list
Methods of speech deliveries
Impromptu speaking, Manuscript speaking, Extemporaneous speaking, Memorized speaking
Connotation
the subjective or personal meaning the word evokes in people together or individually
the branch of philosophy that involves determinations of what is right and moral
ethics
Periodicals
Works that are published on a regular basis (ex: journals, newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Peer Testimony
a quotation from a friend, family member, or classmate about an incident or topic
Vocal cue
The subtle but meaningful variations in speech delivery, which can include the use of pitch, tone, volume, and pace
Listening implies an active process where you are specifically making an effort to understand, process, and retain information.
You’re telling your best friend about a bad break-up you just had with your boyfriend. Of the three types of listening, which one would she be using?
Empathetic Listening
a statement that contains or summarizes a speech's main points
central idea statement
What is an organizational pattern for speeches in which the main points are arranged according to movement in space
Special pattern
Clincher
Something memorable with which to conclude your speech
Special occasion speech
Speech designed to capture an audience’s attention while delivering a message
“Values are goals we strive for and what we consider important and desirable.”
Imagine a speaker is talking about a baseball bat that he used when he was younger, and that it reminded him of his youth. What value is being conveyed?
Nostalgia
an infinitive phrase that builds upon the speaker's general purpose to clearly indicate precisely what the goal of a given speech is
specific purpose statement
What is a type of connective that emphasizes physical movement through speech content letting the audience know exactly where they are ; uses terms like First, Second, Finally ?
Signpost
From the following list, one is a general and the rest are particulars. Love, Emotion, Sadness, Disgust, Tolerance. Which is the general?
Emotion
Types of special occasion speeches
Introduction speeches, Presentation speeches, Acceptance speeches, Dedication speeches, Toasts, Roasts, Eulogies, Farewell speeches, Commencement speeches, After-dinner speeches, Motivational speeches
Marcus Cierco is a respected public speaker from the Roman Empire, and suggested that most public speaking goes through the following steps: Invention, disposition, style, memory, and delivery.
This process was called the…
Canons of Rhetoric
a speaker's credibility at the end of a speech
terminal credibility
What is a type of connective that emphasizes what is coming up next in the speech ?
Internal preview
What are the seven types of supporting materials?
examples, narratives, definitions, descriptions, historical and scientific facts, statistics, and testimony
Lectern
Small raised surface, usually with a slanted top, where a speaker can place notes during a speech