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DSST The Art Of Public Speaking

Subjects : dsst, soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.






2. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest.






3. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points.






4. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word like or as - between things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






5. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.






6. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion.






7. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship.






8. Communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.






9. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences.






10. The subject of a speech.






11. Weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






12. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as - 'uh -' 'um -' and 'er.'






13. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.






14. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas.The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimonies.






15. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






16. The messages - usually nonverbal - sent from the listener to the speaker.






17. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.






18. Communication that occurs as a result of appearance - posture - gesture - eye contact - facial expressions - and other non-linguistic factors.






19. What a speaker would like the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.






20. A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.






21. A speech that gives thanks for a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






22. The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.






23. The meaning suggested by the association or emotions triggered by a word or phrase.






24. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal.






25. Numerical data.






26. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.






27. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually be assuming that all members of the group are alike.






28. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






29. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - etc.






30. A speech presenting the findings - conclusions - decisions - etc. of a small group.






31. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






32. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






33. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.






34. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure.






35. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






36. The name used by Aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker. The two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






37. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.






38. Audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religious orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






39. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own.






40. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.






41. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






42. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that which is true for the first case is also true for the second.






43. Testimony that is presented word for word.






44. A variety of a language distinguished by variations or accent - grammar - or vocabulary.






45. Substantive actions necessary to help a small group complete its assigned task.






46. Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it.






47. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point.






48. Audience Analysis that focuses on situational factors such as the size of the audience - the physical setting of the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion.






49. The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.






50. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.