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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. The average value of a group of numbers.






11. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






12. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs -






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






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






28. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






31. A collection of three to twelve people that assemble for a specific purpose.






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






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






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






35. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






38. A group of two people.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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