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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. The credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech.






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






18. The messages - usually nonverbal - sent from the listener to the speaker.






19. Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view.






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






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






22. The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






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






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






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






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






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






36. The means by which a message is communicated.






37. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas - usually in parallel structure.






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






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






40. The speed at which a person speaks.






41. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






44. A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas.






45. Anything that impedes the communication of a message. It can be internal or external to listeners.






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






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






48. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






49. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






50. 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.