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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. Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.






2. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.






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






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






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






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






7. An error in reasoning.






8. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






12. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The speed at which a person speaks.






24. The average value of a group of numbers.






25. The subject of a speech.






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






27. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.






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






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






30. The credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech.






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






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






33. The difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






34. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences.






35. Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it.






36. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






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






40. Audience Analysis that focuses on situational factors such as the size of the audience - the physical setting of the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion.






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






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






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






44. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






47. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion.






48. Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.






49. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech.






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