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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






14. Testimony from ordinary people with first-hand experience or insight on a topic.






15. The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.






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






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






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






19. A group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group.






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






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






22. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






25. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points.






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






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






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






29. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion.






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






31. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






34. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech.






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






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






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






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






39. A group of two people.






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






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






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






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






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






45. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






47. A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.






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






49. Numerical data.






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