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






2. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






6. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






30. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.






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






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






41. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language.






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






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






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






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






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






47. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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