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






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






3. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






7. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that which is true for the first case is also true for the second.






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






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






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






11. 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.'






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






13. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A speech that gives thanks for a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






33. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women.

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






43. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






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






45. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






46. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






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







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