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






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






3. 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.






4. The highness or lowness of a speaker's voice.






5. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language.






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






7. A specific case used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas - conditions - experiences - or the like.






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






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






10. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.






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






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






13. 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.'






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






15. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people.






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






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






18. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship.






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






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






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






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






23. A speech that presents someone a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






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






25. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






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






31. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






32. A group of two people.






33. A trite or over uesd expression.






34. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






36. Numerical data.






37. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






38. The subject of a speech.






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






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






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






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






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






44. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






46. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas.The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimonies.






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






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






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






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