Public Speaking Final Exam Study Guide

Flashcards for Public Speaking Final Exam Study Guide

Persuasive Speech

A speech where the speaker aims to convince the audience to adopt a specific viewpoint, claim, argument, or perspective.

Informative Speech

A speech where the speaker informs the audience with credible and factual information concisely.

Manuscript Speech

A speech where the speaker has a prepared script read verbatim.

Extemporaneous Speech

A speech where the speaker relies on credible information, research, and practiced delivery rather than memorization.

Analogical Reasoning

Identifying similarities between different concepts to make predictions or draw conclusions.

Vocal Pitch

The perceived highness or lowness of the voice, influencing tone interpretation.

Vocalized Pause

A filler word or sound used to bridge gaps in speech during hesitation or thought.

Derived Credibility

Credibility gained by the speaker during the course of a presentation.

Prosody

The use of rhythmic patterns, sounds, and intonation often used in poetry.

Jargon

Special words or phrases understood by a select group, potentially excluding others.

Inclusive Language

Formal and respectful language that is widely acceptable and avoids exclusion.

Physiognomy

Using facial expressions or features to reveal the speaker’s characteristics.

The Encoding Process

The speaker converts ideas, emotions, thoughts, and feelings into a communicable message.

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

A five-step sequence to guide the audience to take a certain action: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action.

Albert Mehrabian Theory

The theory states that non-verbal communication significantly impacts the perception of messages with 7% words, 38% tone, 55% body language.

Affirmative/Proposition (Debate)

The position that supports and favors the resolution being debated.

Negative/Opposition (Debate)

The position that argues against the resolution being debated.

Crescendo Ending

A technique where the speech increases in intensity and emotional impact, creating a memorable conclusion.

POI

A brief interjection or rebuttal point from a member of the opposing team.

Fallacy

A flaw or misinterpretation in reasoning, weakening the argument.

Rhetorical Appeals

Qualities of an argument that persuade the audience by connecting with their character, emotion, and reasoning.

Hook Types

Techniques to immediately grab the audience’s attention for effective listening.

Demagogue

A leader who gains support by appealing to the desires, emotions, and prejudices of ordinary people, rather than rational argument.

Idios

The Greek definition of private, self-centered, and selfish.

Connotation

Emotional or cultural associations beyond the literal definition of a word.

Denotation

The literal or commonly accepted definition of a word.