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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. A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.






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






3. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






5. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






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






10. The tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values - beliefs -






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






12. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






24. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The speed at which a person speaks.






32. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. A speech that pays tribute to a person - a group of people - an institution - or an idea.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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