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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Numerical data.






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






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






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






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






12. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.






13. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences.






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






15. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.






16. A collection of three to twelve people that assemble for a specific purpose.






17. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






19. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






21. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.






22. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






24. The credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak.






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






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






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






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






29. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






30. Questions that offer a fixed choice between two or more alternatives.






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






42. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.






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






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






45. Substantive actions necessary to help a small group complete its assigned task.






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






47. The subject of a speech.






48. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






50. Words that refer to tangible objects.