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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A small group formed to solve a particular problem.






21. 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.






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






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






24. A process in which speakers seek to create a bond with the audience by emphasizing common values - goals - and experiences.






25. Weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.






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






27. Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people - usually be assuming that all members of the group are alike.






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






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






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






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 first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.






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






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






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






36. The average value of a group of numbers.






37. Testimony that is presented word for word.






38. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Audience Analysis that focuses on situational factors such as the size of the audience - the physical setting of the speech - and the disposition of the audience toward the topic - the speaker - and the occasion.






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