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






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






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






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






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






6. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.






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






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






16. A fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that can not be prevented.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The speed at which a person speaks.






30. Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.






31. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






34. A small group formed to solve a particular problem.






35. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






37. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that which is true for the first case is also true for the second.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






47. The messages - usually nonverbal - sent from the listener to the speaker.






48. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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