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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






4. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience






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






6. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






10. Call to action






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






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






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






14. Aristotle did not feel a speaker needed to have...






15. Professional examples - gives a specific importance to a claim - giving quality (good vs. bad). Addresses individual opinions and cultural beliefs rather than proving something is true or false






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






17. A sneer is an example of...






18. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






23. A good speaker...

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






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






26. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






28. Some of the most effective quotations are...






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






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






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






32. The ___________ speech calls for a quick mind and instant audience analysis.






33. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






34. Illustrations or cases that represent a larger group or class of things






35. What is the general purpose for chronological speech pattern?






36. A serious speaking problem






37. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.






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






39. You can generally assume that adult audiences have cultural...






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






41. Where the speaker tells the audience that they 'should or shouldn't' be doing something.






42. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






43. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - feel good about yourself - responsible - competent






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






45. Stands for an idea






46. Make a solid first...






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






48. The communication process does not need...






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






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