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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. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






11. A structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience.






12. 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.






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






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






15. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.






16. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






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






18. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






21. 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.'






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






23. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






24. The average value of a group of numbers.






25. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.






26. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






36. The highness or lowness of a speaker's voice.






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






43. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






45. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






47. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






49. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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