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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects






2. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






3. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






4. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.






5. A properly motivated speaker should want to treat others fairly and to set a...






6. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






7. The art or study of public speaking






8. Which is communication apprehension?






9. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






10. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get interest?






11. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - simple and easy things the audience can do to enact the solution - answers= how? what? when?






12. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...






13. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - things required for human survival: food - water - shelter - sleep






14. An audience is more likely to pay attention if a speech has a...






15. Arguing that something caused something else






16. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'






17. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience






18. A good speech has _____ main parts.






19. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






20. To practice effectively - you should practice as if...






21. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






22. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






23. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?






24. It is easier to _______ facts than to correct them.






25. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to make an impression on listeners?






26. End with something from beginning






27. A serious speaking problem






28. A sneer is an example of...






29. Concisely tells audience what the main points of the speech will be and what will be addressed






30. Reiterate main points of speech






31. The best opening stories hold interest yet ________ into your speech topic.






32. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






33. This speech pattern is useful for convincing audience to agree with a course of action






34. Make a solid first...






35. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get attention?






36. A speaker should worry more about the ________ than the speech

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37. Explain or describe what something is






38. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






39. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - there is a problem






40. Group of people a speech is directed towards






41. Observations you make based on experiences and numerical data/information






42. Use ________________ to move from the intro to body - from point to the next - and from the body to conclusion






43. Many have stage fright because...






44. The ___________ is: first - second - third - next - then finally






45. Arguing from a specific fact - make a general claim






46. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






47. Stands for an idea






48. One way to close a speech is to return to your...






49. We pay more attention to ______ than to audio suggestions.






50. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - friendship - family - acceptance