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






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






3. A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics.






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






5. The means by which a message is communicated.






6. The person who receives the speaker's message.






7. Words that refer to tangible objects.






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






9. A trite or over uesd expression.






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






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






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






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






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






15. The average value of a group of numbers.






16. The subject of a speech.






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The time and place in which speech communication occurs.






43. Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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