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






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






3. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






6. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal.






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






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






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






10. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Testimony that is presented word for word.






22. The average value of a group of numbers.






23. What a speaker would like the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.






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






25. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






27. Routine 'housekeeping' actions necessary for the efficient conduct of business in a small group.






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






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






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






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






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






33. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.






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






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






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






43. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.