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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 credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech.






2. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experience of the audience.






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






4. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






7. A group of two people.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.






16. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follow another - the first event is the cause of the second. This error is often known by it's Latin name meaning - 'after this - therefore because of this.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences.






24. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






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






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






27. Audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religious orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






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






29. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






30. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






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






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






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






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






36. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






38. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken.






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






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






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






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






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






44. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.






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






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






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






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






49. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his speech.






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