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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. Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.






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






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






4. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain.






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






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






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






8. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






9. Numerical data.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






19. A speech that gives thanks for a gift - an award - or some other form of public recognition.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






38. A speech that is written out word for word and is read to the audience.






39. 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.






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






41. Changes in the pitch and tone of a speaker's voice.






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






43. 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.






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






45. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






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






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






48. 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.






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






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