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DSST The Art Of Public Speaking

Subjects : dsst, soft-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The subject of a speech.






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






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






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






15. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






17. The name used by Aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker. The two major elements of logos are evidence and reasoning.






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. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - etc.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas.The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimonies.






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






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






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






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






32. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for his presentation.






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






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






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






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






37. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






38. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech.






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






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






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






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






43. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






47. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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

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