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






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






3. The name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility.






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






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






6. Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech.






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






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






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






10. An error in causal reasoning in which a speaker mistakenly assumes that because one event follow another - the first event is the cause of the second. This error is often known by it's Latin name meaning - 'after this - therefore because of this.'






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






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






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






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






15. A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points.






16. A specific case used to illustrate or to represent a group of people - ideas - conditions - experiences - or the like.






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






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






19. A public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic.






20. 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.






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






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






23. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak.






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






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






34. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






37. A group member to whom other members defer because of his rank - expertise - or other quality.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






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






50. A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.