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






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






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






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






5. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






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






8. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






12. The study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication.






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






14. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






19. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.






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






21. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






22. Numerical data.






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






28. A trite or over uesd expression.






29. The subject of a speech.






30. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.






31. A speech that is written out word for word and is read to the audience.






32. A fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion.






33. The difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






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






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






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






37. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility.






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






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






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






50. Reasoning that moves from a particular fact to a general conclusion.







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