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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. An error in reasoning.






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






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






16. The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.






17. Numerical data.






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






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






20. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.






21. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.






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






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






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






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






26. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure.






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






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






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






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






31. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






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






35. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas.






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






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






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






39. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






40. The audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.






41. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






42. A public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic.






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






44. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences.






45. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






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






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