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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 momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Reasoning that moves from a particular fact to a general conclusion.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






17. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






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






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






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






31. An error in reasoning.






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






33. A speech that is written out word for word and is read to the audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The subject of a speech.






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






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






45. Numerical data.






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






47. 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.'






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






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






50. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.