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






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






3. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






4. Reasoning that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion.






5. 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.






6. Listening to understand the message of a speaker.






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






8. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.






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






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






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






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






13. The average value of a group of numbers.






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






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






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






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






18. Whatever a speaker communicates to a someone else.






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






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






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






22. The ability to influence group members so as to help achieve the goals of the group.






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






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






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






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






27. An error in reasoning.






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






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






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






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






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






33. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






34. Numerical data.






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






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






37. Presenting another person's language or ideas as one's own.






38. 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.






39. The subject of a speech.






40. A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.






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






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






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






44. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.






45. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.






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






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






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






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






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