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






2. 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.






3. A group of two people.






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






5. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






21. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






22. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






47. The means by which a message is communicated.






48. The loudness or softness of a speaker's voice.






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






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