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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. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






4. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






5. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.






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






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






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






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






10. The credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak.






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






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






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






14. The average value of a group of numbers.






15. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word like or as - between things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






16. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






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






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






21. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain.






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






23. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as - 'uh -' 'um -' and 'er.'






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






32. A list of all the sources used in preparing the speech.






33. A group member who emerges as leader during the group's deliberations.






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






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






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






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






38. The person who receives the speaker's message.






39. Numerical data.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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