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






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






3. A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.






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






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






6. Weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






8. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






10. 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.






11. Testimony that is presented word for word.






12. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






13. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.






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






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






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






17. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






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






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






21. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.






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






23. A group member to whom other members defer because of his rank - expertise - or other quality.






24. A group member who emerges as leader during the group's deliberations.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






42. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






43. Reasoning that moves from a particular fact to a general conclusion.






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






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






46. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






48. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






50. Numerical data.