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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. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.






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






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






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






6. The credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech.






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






8. A group of two people.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it.






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






25. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






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






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






42. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






44. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






48. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






49. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






50. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.