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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 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.






2. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.






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






4. What a speaker would like the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.






5. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence.






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






7. Words that refer to tangible objects.






8. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. It can be internal or external to listeners.






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






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






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






20. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.






21. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence.






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






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






24. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






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






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






29. The subject of a speech.






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






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






32. A person who is elected or appointed as leader when the group is formed.






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






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






35. Communication that occurs as a result of appearance - posture - gesture - eye contact - facial expressions - and other non-linguistic factors.






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






37. A group of two people.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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