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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. Which type of argument is being used in the following statement: “Fever and a rash indicate an allergic reaction.”?
2. A gazetteer is a
3. Which of the following do you NOT need to do when preparing for an interview?
4. When using expert testimony from a person who may not be familiar to the audience, it’s important to
5. In the U.S., the First Amendment ensures that speech is
6. Which of the following might be used as a narrative for supporting material?
7. An informative speech attempts to
8. Which of the following do you NOT need to do when preparing for an interview?
9. In the U.S., the First Amendment ensures that speech is
10. The most effective speeches are written with what in mind?
11. Which of the following might be used as a narrative for supporting material?
12. Adding sounds to words where they do not belong is a problem associated with
13. The purpose of audience analysis is to
14. Because people listening to a speech are normally unable to follow along with a written copy, it’s best to
15. The introduction should
16. A good persuasive speech requires
17. The main points of a speech should be constructed as
18. When writing your speech, which of the following would be a good way to narrow or focus a topic choice?
19. A good persuasive speech requires
20. A gazetteer is a