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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. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects.






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






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






4. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






13. Audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors such as age - gender - religious orientation - group membership - and racial - ethnic - or cultural background.






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






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






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






17. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






25. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Communication that occurs as a result of appearance - posture - gesture - eye contact - facial expressions - and other non-linguistic factors.






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






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






35. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






37. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own.






38. 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.






39. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. It can be internal or external to listeners.






40. An explicit comparison - introduced with the word like or as - between things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






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






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






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






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






45. Numerical data.






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






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






48. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






49. 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.'






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