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DSST Principles of Public Speaking Exam Practice Test 2
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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 2
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1. Aristotle’s term, ethos, refers mainly to
2. The most important nonverbal form of communication is
3. A persuasive appeal based on a speaker’s moral character, knowledge, and credibility is known as
4. A figurative comparison that uses “like” or “as” is called what?
5. Which of the following is another term for literal and objective word meanings?
6. Which of the following would be most appropriate in a speech conclusion?
7. During an interview,the purpose of a followup question is to
8. Which of the following topics would make 24. The CIA’s World Factbook is a good choice for an informative speech?
9. A demographic analysis is a useful tool, but potentially dangerous because it can lead to
10. When crafting a speech, your primary consideration should be
11. A speaker who pronounces the t in often is exhibiting what sort of problem?
12. A word’s connotation can depend upon
13. The topical pattern of organization is useful when the topic
14. Which of the following is a story told to illustrate a concept or a point?
15. The thesis statement of an informative speech should be what sort of statement?
16. A speech body that includes statements beginning with the first cause, the second cause, and the third cause is using which of the following?
17. You might ask your interviewee an open question
18. Which of the following is NOT an element of situational analysis?
19. If one delivers a speech that evokes strong feelings for an immoral purpose, Aristotle would have said that which of the following aspects of the speech was questionable?
20. A speaker who develops a speech to a powerful and intense conclusion is most likely using which of the following?
21. Incremental plagiarism is sometimes difficult to recognize because it does NOT involve
22. Which of the following is NOT a useful audience analysis tool?
23. During speechwriting, information gained from an audience analysis can help you
24. An emotional proof is known as
25. A tree diagram or mind map is a good tool for helping the speechwriter

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