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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 causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follow another - the first event is the cause of the second. This error is often known by it's Latin name meaning - 'after this - therefore because of this.'






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






11. An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike.






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






13. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






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






18. The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase.






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






20. The subject of a speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






36. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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