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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences.






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






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






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






5. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






8. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.






9. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






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






22. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas.






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






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






25. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






27. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.






28. A speech that presents someone a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






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






30. What a speaker would like the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.






31. 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.






32. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






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






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






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






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






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






38. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






43. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion.






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






45. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech.






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






47. A speech presenting the findings - conclusions - decisions - etc. of a small group.






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






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






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