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






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






3. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






4. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






5. The art or study of public speaking






6. Arguing from a specific fact - make a general claim






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






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






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






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






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






12. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






17. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






21. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






25. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






28. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






30. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






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






35. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






36. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






38. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






41. Many have stage fright because...






42. A good speaker...

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43. This speech pattern is useful for convincing audience to agree with a course of action






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






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






46. A serious speaking problem






47. A speaker should worry more about the ________ than the speech

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






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






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