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






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






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






4. The communication process does not need...






5. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






16. The art or study of public speaking






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






18. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






32. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented






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






34. A serious speaking problem






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






36. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






40. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






46. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






49. Stands for an idea






50. Call to action