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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. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language.






7. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.






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






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






10. An error in reasoning.






11. An implicit comparison - not introduced with the word 'like' or 'as' - between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.






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






13. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation.






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






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






27. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive causes or sentences.






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






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






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






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






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






40. The person who receives the speaker's message.






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






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






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






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






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






46. A small group formed to solve a particular problem.






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






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






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






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