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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 difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






2. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion.






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






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






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






6. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






18. 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.






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






20. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.






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






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






23. A group of two people.






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






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

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






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






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






29. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion.






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






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






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






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






34. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






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






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






37. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






38. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure.






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






40. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






44. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






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






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






49. The highness or lowness of a speaker's voice.






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







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