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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. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






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






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






6. The subject of a speech.






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






8. 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.'






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






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






11. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech.






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






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






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






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






16. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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

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






19. Testimony that is presented word for word.






20. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






23. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






24. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship.






25. A group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group.






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






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






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






29. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






33. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






41. A group of two people.






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






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






44. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






46. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.






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






48. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.






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






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