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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. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






22. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






24. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women.

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25. The credibility of a speaker produced by everything he says and does during the speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






35. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike.






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






44. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






45. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






47. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






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