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






2. A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a light-hearted manner.






3. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






5. A person who is elected or appointed as leader when the group is formed.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






18. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself giving a successful presentation.






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






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

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






22. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






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






27. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






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






29. A speech that is written out word for word and is read to the audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that which is true for the first case is also true for the second.






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






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






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






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






43. A group member who emerges as leader during the group's deliberations.






44. 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.






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. An error in reasoning.






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