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DSST The Art Of Public Speaking

Subjects : dsst, soft-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects.






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






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






4. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points.






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






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






7. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step be step to a dramatic final statement.






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






9. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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18. 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.






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






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






21. Audience Analysis that focuses on situational factors such as the size of the audience - the physical setting of the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion.






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






23. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






24. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The subject of a speech.






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






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






45. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas.






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






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






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






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






50. 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.







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