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






2. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas.






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






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






5. Words that refer to tangible objects.






6. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






8. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






18. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






19. 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.'






20. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike.






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






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






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






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






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






26. Numerical data.






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






28. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas.






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






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






31. The subject of a speech.






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






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






34. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives.






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






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






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






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






39. A five-step method for directing discussion in a problem-solving small group.






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






41. The means by which a message is communicated.






42. The messages - usually nonverbal - sent from the listener to the speaker.






43. A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title - specific purpose - central idea - introduction - main points - sub points - connectives - conclusion - and bibliography of a speech.






44. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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