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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Argument that if other people agree then the audience should also agree - everyone is doing it - favorable audiences






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






3. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






5. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






9. What percentang of what others think of you is determined before you ever open your mouth?






10. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






11. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






14. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. Call to action






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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

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30. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






31. Review main points - reinforce your general purpose - provide closure






32. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






34. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






36. Make a solid first...






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






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






39. Reiterate main points of speech






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






41. 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






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






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






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






45. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






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