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






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






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






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






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






6. A fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that can not be prevented.






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






8. Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech.






9. Communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.






10. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






11. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






12. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






33. The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.






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






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






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






37. Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.






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






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






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






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






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






43. The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain.






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






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






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






47. The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.






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






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






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