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






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






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






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






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






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






7. A fallacy that attacks the person rather than the dealing with the real issue in dispute.






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






9. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






10. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






14. The subject of a speech.






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






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






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






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






19. Changes in the pitch and tone of a speaker's voice.






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






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






22. A group of two people.






23. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence.






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






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






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






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






28. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






30. A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity.






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






32. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






33. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






34. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






45. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view.






46. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive causes or sentences.






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






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






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






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







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