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






2. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






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






8. A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a light-hearted manner.






9. The messages - usually nonverbal - sent from the listener to the speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.






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






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






23. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






25. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






28. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






30. Testimony from ordinary people with first-hand experience or insight on a topic.






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






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






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






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






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






36. The average value of a group of numbers.






37. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.






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






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






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






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






42. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.






49. 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.'






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







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