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






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






3. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.






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






5. A structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience.






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






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






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






9. Testimony that is presented word for word.






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






11. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The subject of a speech.






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






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






22. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point.






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






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






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






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






27. Words that refer to ideas or concepts.






28. Uttered clearly in distinct syllables.






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one's own.






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






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






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






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






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






42. The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.






43. Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.






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






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






46. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words - phrases - or sentences.






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






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






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






50. 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.