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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as - 'uh -' 'um -' and 'er.'






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






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






18. A group decision that is acceptable to all members of the group.






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






20. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






21. A group of two people.






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






23. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. A structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience.






31. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own.






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






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






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

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






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






37. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






38. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






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






42. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.






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






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






45. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own.






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






47. A set of unstated individual goals that may conflict with the goals of the group as a whole.






48. Numerical data.






49. The average value of a group of numbers.






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