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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 specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point.






2. Communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.






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






15. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






16. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.






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






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






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






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






28. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for his presentation.






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






30. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain.






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. An error in reasoning.






36. A speech that introduces the main speaker to the audience.






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






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






39. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually be assuming that all members of the group are alike.






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






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






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






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






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






45. The subject of a speech.






46. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it.






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






48. A group of two people.






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






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






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