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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. Reasoning that seeks to establish the relationship between causes and effects.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






11. Paying close attention to - and making sense of - what we hear.






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






13. Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for his presentation.






14. An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.






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






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






17. A fallacy that attacks the person rather than the dealing with the real issue in dispute.






18. Numerical data.






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






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






21. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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

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






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






25. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






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






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






31. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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