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






2. Use a notecard as a security net to...






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






4. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






6. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






10. End with something from beginning






11. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






19. 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.






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






21. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






30. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. This speech pattern describes or explain the physical arrangement of a place - scene - event - or object - useful for describing an object - a place - or how something is - provides your audience with a sense of how a topic unfolds over time






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






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






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






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






43. Reiterate main points of speech






44. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






45. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






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