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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience






2. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






3. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






5. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






6. Answers the question 'what is the support for my assertion?') - Supporting materials presented to back up the claim






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






8. Since the ________ is not part of the outline - you do not need to write it on the outline page.






9. What percentang of what others think of you is determined before you ever open your mouth?






10. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - realizing your full potential - discovering passion






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






12. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - after solution - speaker's solution






13. Anecdotes that describe events in a dramatic way - appealing to our emotions






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






15. Many fear the thought of giving a speech more than they do...






16. Longer transitions that also help listeners move from one main point to the next. Reminds listeners of previously presented information so that they have a solid grasp of those ideas before you move onto the next point.






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






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






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






20. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






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






25. End with something from beginning






26. If you are to become a truly effective speaker have strong ______ before you polish your speaking skills






27. Maslow's hierarchy: ______ - security of body - employment - resources - morality - health - family






28. Not a way to build a speech with solid content






29. Stands for an idea






30. To find good speech ideas - you must sometimes break the rules and look for ideas in...






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






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

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33. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






34. Many have stage fright because...






35. Life experiences which affect a person's perception - is ultimately the place from which Context is constructed






36. Make a topic meaningful - make topic accurate by using sources - make topic clear and easy to follow






37. Argument that if other people agree then the audience should also agree - everyone is doing it - favorable audiences






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






39. End with big impact on audience (idea - revelation - solution)






40. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race






41. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...






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






43. Review main points - reinforce your general purpose - provide closure






44. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






45. Arguing that something caused something else






46. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






47. Leave audience with something to think about (rhetorical question)






48. The power source for a speaker is the...






49. Explain or describe what something is






50. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion