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






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






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






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






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






6. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.






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

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8. A speech that pays tribute to a person - a group of people - an institution - or an idea.






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






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






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






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






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






14. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word like or as - between things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






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






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






17. A group of two people.






18. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.






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






20. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.






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






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






23. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.






24. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






26. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






28. The means by which a message is communicated.






29. The subject of a speech.






30. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. It can be internal or external to listeners.






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






32. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






35. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






37. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






39. Testimony that is presented word for word.






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. A variety of a language distinguished by variations or accent - grammar - or vocabulary.






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






46. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






48. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.






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






50. A fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that can not be prevented.