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






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






3. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.






4. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






11. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






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






17. An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form.






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






19. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






20. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






24. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






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






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






27. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






31. The speed at which a person speaks.






32. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure.






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






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






43. A group of two people.






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






45. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.






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






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






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






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






50. 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.'







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