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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 main points show a cause-effect relationship.






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






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






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






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






6. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken.






15. A specific case used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas - conditions - experiences - or the like.






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






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






18. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.






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






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






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






31. A group member who emerges as leader during the group's deliberations.






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






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






34. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






35. A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step be step to a dramatic final statement.






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






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






38. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






42. What a speaker would like the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.






43. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.






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






45. 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.






46. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






48. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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