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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. A list of all the sources used in preparing the speech.






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






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






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






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






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






20. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






22. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences.






23. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs -






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






25. The means by which a message is communicated.






26. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas.






27. A trite or over uesd expression.






28. 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.






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






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






31. The credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech.






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






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






34. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.






42. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself giving a successful presentation.






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






44. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike.






45. 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.






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






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






48. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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