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






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






3. Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that which is true for the first case is also true for the second.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






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






17. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






20. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure.






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






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






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






24. The average value of a group of numbers.






25. Communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.






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






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






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






29. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






32. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.






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






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






35. The messages - usually nonverbal - sent from the listener to the speaker.






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






37. The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.






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






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






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






41. Words that refer to tangible objects.






42. Numerical data.






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






44. A trite or over uesd expression.






45. The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.






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






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






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






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






50. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal.