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






2. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.






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






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






5. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view.






6. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself giving a successful presentation.






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






8. Testimony that is presented word for word.






9. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






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






11. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






13. 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.






14. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. Failing to give credit for particular parts of a speech that are borrowed from other people.






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






40. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






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






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






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






45. A specific case used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas - conditions - experiences - or the like.






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






47. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest.






48. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.






49. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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







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