DSST Principles of Public Speaking (CLEP) questions well answered graded A+ 2023

DSST Principles of Public Speaking (CLEP)Which of the following aspects related to speech delivery most affects whether a statement sounds sincere or sarcastic? (A) Pronunciation (B) Articulation (C) Pitch (D) Rate - correct answer C Using performance visualization to reduce speech apprehension involves which of the following? (A) Imagining anxiety-producing events (B) Maintaining a positive self-perception (C) Learning the processes of effective speaking (D) Practicing presentation skills in front of a mirror - correct answer B A politician who makes a campaign promise to provide police protection in schools and on the streets is using which of the following? (A) Credibility appeal (B) Emotional appeal (C) Logical appeal (D) Ethical appeal - correct answer B When motivational speaker Richard Simmons shares his personal experiences about being obese and then changing his life with exercise, he is using which of the following? (A) Extrinsic proofs (B) Exemplary narrative (C) Intrinsic proofs (D) Explanatory narrative - correct answer B A speech divided into three methods for treating chronic heart disease would be best organized according to which of the following patterns? (A) Spatial (B) Motivational (C) Topical (D) Chronological - correct answer C Which of the following is the LEAST important element to consider when criticizing a speech? (A) Delivery (B) Personal appearance (C) Supporting materials (D) Language - correct answer B Which of the following would be suitable for a speaker who needs to show impartiality about a controversial topic? (A) Words with denotative meanings (B) Slang and jargon (C) Words with connotative meanings