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






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






3. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields.






4. The audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






11. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.






12. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.






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






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






15. A fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that can not be prevented.






16. A speech that is written out word for word and is read to the audience.






17. A structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience.






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






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






20. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words.






21. The loudness or softness of a speaker's voice.






22. 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.






23. Words that refer to tangible objects.






24. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words.






25. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






26. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own.






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






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






29. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






30. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view.






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






32. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






33. A group of two people.






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






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






36. The subject of a speech.






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






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






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






40. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his speech.






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






42. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.






43. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






44. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech.






45. A group member to whom other members defer because of his rank - expertise - or other quality.






46. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.






47. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.






48. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.






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






50. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.







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