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






2. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






4. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. Changes in a speaker's rate - pitch - and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship.






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






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






19. Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own.






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






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






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






23. A technique in which a speaker connects himself with the values - attitudes - or experience of the audience.






24. Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation.






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






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






27. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






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






29. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






30. A group of two people.






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






32. A speech presenting the findings - conclusions - decisions - etc. of a small group.






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






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






35. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






38. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






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






42. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






43. The materials used to support a speaker's ideas.The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples - statistics - and testimonies.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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