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DSST Principles of Public Speaking Exam Practice Test
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DSST Principles of Public Speaking exam covers the basics such as audience analysis, purposes of speeches, structure/organization, content/supporting materials, research, language & style, delivery, communication apprehension, listening & feedback, criticism & evaluation. The exam is in 2 parts: Part 1 – Multiple-Choice:  Ethical, Social, and Theoretical Considerations of Public Speaking, Audience Analysis, Adaptation and Effect, Topics and Purposes of Speeches, Structure/Organization, Content, Research, Language and Style and Delivery. Part 2 – Speech Portion: You have to record an... Show more
DSST Principles of Public Speaking Exam Practice Test
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1. A good persuasive speech requires
2. Which type of argument is being used in the following statement: “Fever and a rash indicate an allergic reaction.”?
3. An informative speech attempts to
4. Global plagiarism is the act of
5. Because people listening to a speech are normally unable to follow along with a written copy, it’s best to
6. When using expert testimony from a person who may not be familiar to the audience, it’s important to
7. The purpose of audience analysis is to
8. Which of the following might be used as a narrative for supporting material?
9. In the U.S., the First Amendment ensures that speech is
10. Which of the following do you NOT need to do when preparing for an interview?
11. In which of the following is the danger of stereotyping most likely?
12. In an interview, asking a closed question is a good way to
13. When writing your speech, which of the following would be a good way to narrow or focus a topic choice?
14. The introduction should
15. Which of the following is NOT a tool used in audience analysis?
16. The most effective speeches are written with what in mind?
17. A gazetteer is a
18. Adding sounds to words where they do not belong is a problem associated with
19. What is one advantage of a manuscript speech?
20. The main points of a speech should be constructed as

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