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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. The subject of a speech.






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






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






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






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






6. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






9. The means by which a message is communicated.






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. Numerical data.






15. The speed at which a person speaks.






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






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






18. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






20. A constant tone or pitch of voice.






21. A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his speech.






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






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






24. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






26. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






29. Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something.






30. Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself giving a successful presentation.






31. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.






32. Substantive actions necessary to help a small group complete its assigned task.






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






34. An error in reasoning from specific instances - in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence.






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






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






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






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






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






40. The person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.






49. The difference between the rate at which most people talk and the rate at which the brain can process language.






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