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






2. 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.






3. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.






12. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.






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






14. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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






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






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






18. Testimony from people who are recognized experts in their fields.






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






20. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The speed at which a person speaks.






38. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






40. An error in reasoning.






41. 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.'






42. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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