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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. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.






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






3. The meaning suggested by the association or emotions triggered by a word or phrase.






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






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






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






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






8. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.






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






10. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






13. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.






14. The difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






15. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






19. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.






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






21. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for his presentation.






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






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






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






25. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it.






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






49. The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.






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