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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 fallacy which assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct - or desirable.






2. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






5. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as - 'uh -' 'um -' and 'er.'






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






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






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






9. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






10. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. The meaning suggested by the association or emotions triggered by a word or phrase.






16. An error in reasoning.






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






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






19. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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

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






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






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






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






26. A group of two people.






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






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






29. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






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






32. A list of all the sources used in preparing the speech.






33. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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