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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 speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a light-hearted manner.






2. Standards on which a judgement or decision can be based.






3. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






6. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






7. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






9. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follow another - the first event is the cause of the second. This error is often known by it's Latin name meaning - 'after this - therefore because of this.'






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






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






12. Testimony from ordinary people with first-hand experience or insight on a topic.






13. 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.






14. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






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






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






17. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity.






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






19. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.






20. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






21. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people.






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






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






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






25. A collection of three to twelve people that assemble for a specific purpose.






26. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






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






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






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






30. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






32. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






34. 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.






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






36. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.






37. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives.






38. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






40. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.






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






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






43. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents the solution to the problem.






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






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






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






47. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain.






48. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion.






49. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






50. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.







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