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Public Speaking
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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. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience
attention
nonverbal communication
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
interpersonal
2. An example of intrapersonal communication is...
causal audience
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
thinking over the future
3. This speech pattern is useful for convincing audience to agree with a course of action
inductive reasoning
informative speaking
problem solution
target audience
4. Some of the most effective quotations are...
lighter
selective audience
compile
problem solution
5. Relying on an individual's opinions or experiences related to a particular topic
reasoning
impressive sources
testimony
safety
6. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented
visualization
testimony
fields of experience
literacy
7. A serious speaking problem
claims
stage fright
more than half
nonverbal communication
8. Stands for an idea
introductions
symbol
problem solution
Heart rate
9. What is the general purpose for chronological speech pattern?
love/belonging
stereotyping
inform
they think of a speech as a performance
10. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get interest?
passive audience
out loud
lead clearly
visualization
11. One way to close a speech is to return to your...
personal
relying on humor so the audience will like you
pauses
attention-getter
12. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to make an impression on listeners?
selective audience
extemporaneous
pauses
spatial
13. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...
causal audience
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
out loud
lead clearly
14. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - realizing your full potential - discovering passion
values
self-actualization
passive audience
facts and statistics
15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.
narrative
interpersonal
unusual places
out loud
16. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.
crescendo ending
pauses
purpose statement
Chest
17. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get attention?
causal audience
compile
self-actualization
diminished ending
18. The communication process does not need...
satisfaction
safety
fields of experience
stereotyping
19. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?
visual
conclusion
concerted audience
analogical reasoning
20. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.
conclusion
Chest
out loud
impromptu
21. Use a notecard as a security net to...
jog your memory
claims
Confidence
pauses
22. Concisely tells audience what the main points of the speech will be and what will be addressed
internal preview
thinking over the future
Rhetoric
attention
23. Explain or describe what something is
diminished ending
action
out loud
definitions
24. Since the ________ is not part of the outline - you do not need to write it on the outline page.
Heart rate
purpose statement
right and wrong
value
25. ____________ is closely related to empathy.
Common ground
testimony
analogical reasoning
selective audience
26. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.
policy
target audience
Confidence
value
27. The ___________ speech calls for a quick mind and instant audience analysis.
spatial
informative speaking
causal audience
impromptu
28. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects
causal
psychographic information
bandwagon appeal
they think of a speech as a performance
29. Review main points - reinforce your general purpose - provide closure
conclusion
satisfaction
policy
impressive sources
30. End with something from beginning
values
circular ending
persuasive conclusion
organizes a speech's content
31. Life experiences which affect a person's perception - is ultimately the place from which Context is constructed
fields of experience
visual
impromptu
right and wrong
32. A properly motivated speaker should want to treat others fairly and to set a...
out loud
examples
informative conclusion
good example
33. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience
backyard appeal
physiological
right and wrong
informative speaking
34. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - feel good about yourself - responsible - competent
thinking over the future
demographic information
self-esteem
Chest
35. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - there is a problem
causal audience
need
physiological
causal
36. Observations you make based on experiences and numerical data/information
self-actualization
satisfaction
attention-getter
facts and statistics
37. Comparing 2 things that share similarities
analogical reasoning
physiological
good example
action
38. Many fear the thought of giving a speech more than they do...
dying
values
inform
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
39. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - simple and easy things the audience can do to enact the solution - answers= how? what? when?
chronological
more than half
action
personal
40. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - friendship - family - acceptance
Chest
inform
love/belonging
Rhetoric
41. 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.
internal summaries
facts and statistics
conclusion
Rhetoric
42. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'
intrapersonal appeal
reasoning
good example
stage fright
43. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic
topical
narratives
unusual places
need
44. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.
introductions
inform
examples
psychographic information
45. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.
psychographic information
attention
Heart rate
causal
46. What percentang of what others think of you is determined before you ever open your mouth?
inform - persuade - and entertain
examples
topical
more than half
47. Ethics involoves one's sense of...
inform - persuade - and entertain
pauses
right and wrong
need
48. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot
value
narrative
inform - persuade - and entertain
unusual places
49. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to direct behaviors?
lead clearly
internal summaries
target audience
organized audience
50. Audiences are likely to be impressed if you quote...
impressive sources
facts and statistics
topical
internal summaries