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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 person who receives the speaker's message.






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






3. A fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that can not be prevented.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Numerical data.






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






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






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






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






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






25. A speech to entertain that makes a thoughtful point about its subject in a light-hearted manner.






26. 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.






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






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






29. The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.






30. Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






44. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






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






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






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