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






2. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experience of the audience.






3. 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.






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






5. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his speech.






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






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






8. The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.






9. Audience Analysis that focuses on situational factors such as the size of the audience - the physical setting of the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion.






10. The ability to influence group members so as to help achieve the goals of the group.






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






12. The sum of a person's knowledge - experience - goals - values - and attitudes. No two people can have exactly the same frame of reference.






13. A group of two people.






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






15. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Testimony that is presented word for word.






27. The subject of a speech.






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






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






30. A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.






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






32. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






44. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






47. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






50. Numerical data.