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






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






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






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






5. 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.'






6. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.






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






8. Testimony that is presented word for word.






9. A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents the solution to the problem.






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






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






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






13. A speech that is written out word for word and is read to the audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A specific case used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas - conditions - experiences - or the like.






21. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.






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






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






24. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






35. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives.






36. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






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






41. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






44. A specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point.






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






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






47. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken.






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






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






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

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