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Dantes Intro to Public Speaking
Study Guide to CLEP Public Speaking
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Debate/Speech
Undergraduate 1
08/21/2018

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Dyad
Definition
A group which consists of only two people
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Burden of Proof
Definition
It is the speaker's job to convince the audience to alter their viewpoint by proving that a policy is necessary
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Preview statement
Definition
A statement in the beginning of the speech which outlines the main points the speech will focus on
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Inflections
Definition
Changes in a speaker's pitch or tone
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Non-sequitur
Definition
When the conclusion does not relate to the proof or evidence
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Spatial order
Definition
When the main points of a speech are presented in a directional pattern
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Signposts
Definition
Asking questions, showing where you are in a speech
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Extemporaneous Speech
Definition
When a speech is carefully prepared
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Analogical fallacy
Definition
Assuming that two things that are similar are equal
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Goodwill
Definition
When the audience believes that the speaker has their interests in mind
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Paraphrase
Definition
A summary or restating of another person's ideas or work
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Mean
Definition
The "average" value of a set of numbers, determined by dividing the sum of the terms by the number of terms
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Question of policy
Definition
Whether or not a specific action should or should not be taken
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Name-calling
Definition
Words used with the intent of degrading or demeaning a group or person
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Deductive reasoning
Definition
Using a general conclusion to support a specific argument
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Pronunciation
Definition
The accepted way to say a word, including the sound and rhythm of the word
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Internal summaries
Definition
Reminds listeners of what they just heard
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Target audience
Definition
The group or portion of the audience which the speaker most wants to appeal to or persuade
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Causal order
Definition
Showing a cause/effect relationship
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Pathos
Definition
Appeals to the listener's passions, emotions, thoughts and wants
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Scale questions
Definition
Questions in which the response requires specifying a certain level on an interval or scale
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Monotone
Definition
Constant tone of a speaker's voice
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Chronological order
Definition
Progressing through time and any "how-to speech"
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Denotative meaning
Definition
Literal meaning or a phrase
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Parallelism
Definition
Similar arrangement or structure of words, phrases or sentences which creates an organized pattern
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Analogical reasoning
Definition
An inference method which considers two similar situations and draws conclusions based on the similarity
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Kinesics
Definition
Study of body language
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Question of value
Definition
About the morality, rightness, wrongness, worth
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Pie graph
Definition
A graph used to illustrate the distribution of variables in relation to a whole
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Multimedia presentation
Definition
A presentation which combines two or more types of visual aides
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Hypothetical Example
Definition
An example which uses a generalized or fictitious situation
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Pitch
Definition
Highness or lowness of a speaker's voice
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Font
Definition
A specific style of lettering on a computer
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Monroe's motivated sequence
Definition
A process which includes attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action to persuade a listener
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Patchwork plagiarism
Definition
Combining ideas from two or three sources and presenting them as one's own
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Slippery slope
Definition
When you assume that when one thing happens, it will create a domino effect
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Informative speech
Definition
A speech which has the purpose of informing a person about a speech
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Rhythm
Definition
An effect created by arranging words so as to create a pattern in the sounds and stresses of syllables
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Process
Definition
A system or series of actions which produce a result
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Thesaurus
Definition
A book which lists synonyms of words
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Begging the question
Definition
Circular reasoning
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Symposium
Definition
A gathering in which many people present about the same topic
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Line graph
Definition
A graph in which lines are used to illustrate the changes in a variable over time
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Key-word outline
Definition
A note form which concisely outlines the speaker's main points and evidences
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Dialect
Definition
The phenomenon in which different locations speak the same language, but with different accents or grammatical patterns
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Anecdote
Definition
A story
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Transition
Definition
Words or phrases used to indicate when a speaker moves to a new idea
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Hasty generalization
Definition
When you draw a conclusion based on a sample group that is too small
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Logos
Definition
Appeals to the intellect
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Jargon
Definition
Technical language which is related to a specific profession or trade
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Plagiarism
Definition
Using someone's work as your own
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Fallacy
Definition
An error in reasoning
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Frame of reference
Definition
A combination of a person's knowledge, goals, values, and experiences which affects how they interpret a message
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Acceptance speech
Definition
A speech which is given in response to a speech of presentation
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Speaker
Definition
A person who presents an oral message to a listener
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Speech to gain passive agreement
Definition
A speech for which the purpose is to persuade an audience to agree with or support a policy
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Task needs
Definition
Needs related to the ability of a group to complete their task
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Artistic appeal
Definition
Types of appeals that speakers could control such as the way speakers presented their case
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Inductive reasoning
Definition
Using specific cases to support a general conclusion
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Metaphor
Definition
A comparison which does not use the words "like" or "as"
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Simile
Definition
A comparison which uses the words "like" or "as"
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Non-partisan
Definition
Giving a speech without a bias
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Gazetteer
Definition
A reference work containing information about geographical topics
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"Now that we have talked about the dangers of smoking, I will talk about the other four contributors to poor health
Definition
Internal preview
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Question of fact
Definition
Question addressing whether or not a statement or assertion is true
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Ethos
Definition
Type of person that you are and your skills, i.e., education, values, speech delivery skills
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Hidden agenda
Definition
Goals of individual members of a group
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Ethnocentrism
Definition
Believing your race is superior to any other
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Topical order
Definition
When a speech is organized into topics and subtopics, which are presented in logical order
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Causal reasoning
Definition
Implying a link between two items, ideas, etc.
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Vocal variety
Definition
A method of making a speech expressive by using inflections and changes in rate
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Spare "brain-time"
Definition
Because the brain can process words faster than a person can speak, there is extra time for the brain to think
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Red herring
Definition
Where you introduce unrelated information that misdirects attention
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Testimony
Definition
Quotations used as supporting evidence
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Median
Definition
The number which falls at the center of a group of data when organized numerically
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Procedural needs
Definition
The details of the conduct of a group, including location, agenda, and logistical issues
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Ad Hominem
Definition
When you attack the person raising an issue, not the issue itself
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Listener
Definition
The person that the speaker is attempting to communicate their message to
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Problem/solution order
Definition
First point shows the problem, the second the solution
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Connotative
Definition
Meaning suggested by associates or emotions triggered by a word
Term
What are the three goals of conversation and public speaking?
Definition
To inform
To persuade
To Entertain
Term
Aristotle wrote a book entitled Rhetoric where he addressed two kinds of proofs, what are they?
Definition
Artistic and Inartistic
Term
What does Artistic Proofs include?
Definition
Ethos, Logos and Pathos
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What is the most important thing about public speaking?
Definition
To be clear about getting your ideas across
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What are the four parts of the listening process?
Definition
1. Sensing: seeing and listening
3. Attending: focusing on the listener
4. Understanding: thinking about and understanding the words spoken
4. Remembering: fully understanding and recalling all the information presented
Term
Demographics include but not limited to:
Definition
Gender
Age
Race/Ethnicity
Income
Education Level
Political beliefs
Occupation
Intelligence
Geographic location
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What five items are included in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Definition
1. Self-actualization
2. Esteem needs
3. Belonging and love
4. Safety
5. Physical needs
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What are the five steps in Monroe's Motivational Sequence?
Definition
1. Attention - gain the audience's attention
2. Need - make the audience feel ready for a change
3. Satisfaction - give them a solution to their want for change
4. Visualization - show them the benefits of the change
5. Action - tell the audience exactly what you want them to do
Term
What is Primacy?
Definition
refers to the fact that people will remember the things they hear first
Term
What is Recency?
Definition
The opposite of Primacy
Term
What are the six elements that Stephen Toulmin proposed that a practical argument must have?
Definition
Claim
Evidence
Warrant
Backing
Qualifier
Rebuttal
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Their are five types of main points. What are they?
Definition
1. Chronological Order
2. Spatial Order
3. Causal Order
4. Problem/Solution Order
5. Topical Order
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What are the four types of connectives/transitions?
Definition
1. Transitions
2. Internal Previews
3. Internal Summaries
4. Signposts
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What are the three main types of persuasive speeches?
Definition
1. Questions of Fact
2. Questions of Value
3. Questions of Policy
Term
Question of Fact
Definition
Black and white question easily summed up into "how much?" and "how many".
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Question of Value
Definition
Is about morality, rightness, wrongness, worth, etc.
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Question of Policy
Definition
Whether or not a specific action should or should not be taken. These usually involve the word "should" in their statement
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What are the four types of reasoning?
Definition
1. Deductive: using a general conclusion
2. Inductive: using specific cases
3. Analogical: reasoning by analogy
4. Causal: Implying a link between two items
Term
Ad Populum
Definition
An argument that uses popular opinion as justification, usually with a small sample
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Ad Ignoratiam
Definition
When you insist something is true because no one can prove it is false.
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Analogical Fallacy
Definition
Assuming that two things that are similar are equal
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