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






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






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






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






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






6. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.






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






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






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






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






11. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






13. 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.'






14. A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next.






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






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 method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.






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






19. A group of two people.






20. 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.






21. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






22. A public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic.






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






24. A structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The use of language to defame - demean - or degrade individuals or groups.






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






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






36. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






37. An error in reasoning.






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






39. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.






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






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






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






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