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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. Quoting a statement in such a way as to distort its meaning by removing the statement from the words and phrases surrounding it.






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






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






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






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






6. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






15. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






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






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






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






20. The meaning suggested by the association or emotions triggered by a word or phrase.






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






22. Weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






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






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






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






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






28. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






31. The subject of a speech.






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






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






34. 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.






35. An error in reasoning.






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






44. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.






45. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






49. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






50. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.







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