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






2. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step be step to a dramatic final statement.






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

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4. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






5. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






7. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest.






8. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word like or as - between things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






18. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






19. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form.






28. The credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak.






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






30. The subject of a speech.






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






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






33. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. The average value of a group of numbers.






48. A speech that presents someone a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






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






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