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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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1. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas.






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






3. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - sub points - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech.






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






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






6. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech.






7. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive causes or sentences.






8. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.






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






10. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence.






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






12. A specific case used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas - conditions - experiences - or the like.






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






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






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






16. A public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic.






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






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






19. The difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






20. Changes in the pitch and tone of a speaker's voice.






21. A person who is elected or appointed as leader when the group is formed.






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






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






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






25. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility.






26. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






27. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech.






28. A group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group.






29. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence.






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






31. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






32. A group of two people.






33. The person who receives the speaker's message.






34. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken.






35. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






36. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. It can be internal or external to listeners.






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






38. A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience.






39. The ability to influence group members so as to help achieve the goals of the group.






40. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.






41. A small group formed to solve a particular problem.






42. A five-step method for directing discussion in a problem-solving small group.






43. A fallacy that attacks the person rather than the dealing with the real issue in dispute.






44. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






45. The study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication.






46. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experience of the audience.






47. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






49. A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct - or desirable.






50. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech.







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