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






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






3. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas.The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimonies.






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






5. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experience of the audience.






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






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






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






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






10. Audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religious orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Testimony that is presented word for word.






23. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






27. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal.






28. Audience Analysis that focuses on situational factors such as the size of the audience - the physical setting of the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion.






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






30. A speech that presents someone a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






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






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






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






34. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






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






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






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






38. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.






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






40. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






42. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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