Good Public Speaking
Vocabulary
Types of Speeches
Speech Structures
Speech Writing Techniques
100

"Um," "uh," and "like" are all examples of ___________.

Filler Words

100

A system of morals.

Ethics

100

Speech intended to inform the audience about a topic or subject.

Informative

100

Generally, speeches are formatted a lot like __________.

Essays

100
These are questions that are not intended to be answered by the audience.

Rhetorical Questions

200

Tongue twisters are a great way to practice this technique for good public speaking.

Clear Speaking

200

Listening critically vs. listening without retaining information.

Active vs. Passive Listening

200

Slightly persuasive speech that uses emotions to transform the mindsets of audience members.

Motivational

200

The bulk of your speech's information should be in this part of the script.

The Body

200

When you stop speaking briefly after a powerful or impactful statement, you are creating a _____________.

Dramatic Pause

300

If audience members can hear you clearly, you are practicing good ________________.

Vocal Projection

300

These prohibit people from communicating effectively. 

Communication Barriers

300

Focusing on the negatives in society, this speech literally refers to "the act of speech-giving."

Oratorical

300

This form of speech involves little preparation. 

Impromptu

300

"She approached the teacher" is an example of what form of voice? 

What is active voice?

400

When speakers ramble, they might be struggling with __________.

Timing

400

Specific and intentional language, usually pertaining to to emotional appeals.

Emotive Language

400

A speech centered around one single event.

Special Occasion

400

Personal anecdotes typically don't take place in this part of the speech.

Conclusion
400

Referring to experts and research fall under this rhetorical appeal.

Ethos

500

Audience members can determine a speaker's attitude by their spoken delivery and by observing their ______________.

Body Language

500

Carefully prepared or practiced speech that is memorized rather than written out.

Extemporaneous Presentation

500

Similar to informative, this speech teaches an audience about a skill or the functionality of an object.

Demonstrative

500

Your central idea should make its first appearance in this part of the speech.

Introduction

500

This form of duplication helps speakers drive their points home.

Repetition