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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. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






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






7. The use of 'he' to refer to both men and women.

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






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






10. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






21. A frame of mind in favor of or opposed to a person - policy - belief - institution - etc.






22. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






23. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






26. The audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects - actions - or ideas.






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. The meaning suggested by the association or emotions triggered by a word or phrase.






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






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






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






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






45. A group member to whom other members defer because of his rank - expertise - or other quality.






46. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






48. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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