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






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






3. A group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.'






11. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.






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






13. A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.






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






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






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






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






18. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






23. A speech that gives thanks for a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






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






25. An error in reasoning.






26. The highness or lowness of a speaker's voice.






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






28. A fallacy that attacks the person rather than the dealing with the real issue in dispute.






29. A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular - it is therefore good - correct - or desirable.






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.






39. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






47. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






49. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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