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






2. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words.






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






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






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






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






7. Numerical data.






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






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






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






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






12. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






13. Words that refer to tangible objects.






14. To restate or summarize an author's ideas in one's own words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






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






30. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






33. A question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken.






34. 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.






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






36. Focused - organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas - the soundness of evidence - and the differences between fact and opinion.






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






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