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






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






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






4. Doing _______: get your audience's attention - indicate your purpose - establish your credibility (preview you main points) -> but not in persuasive speeches






5. 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.






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






7. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






9. Relying on an individual's opinions or experiences related to a particular topic






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






11. A good speech has _____ main parts.






12. Audiences are likely to be impressed if you quote...






13. Arguing that something caused something else






14. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






16. Reiterate main points of speech






17. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A good speaker...

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






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






29. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






34. A serious speaking problem






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






36. Ethics involoves one's sense of...






37. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






42. Stands for an idea






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






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






45. What are the purposes for communicating?






46. 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






47. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






48. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to direct behaviors?






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






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