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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. 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






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






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






4. Reiterate main points of speech






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






6. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






8. It is easier to _______ facts than to correct them.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Group of people a speech is directed towards






17. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






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






23. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






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






28. The communication process does not need...






29. Call to action






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






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






32. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






37. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






40. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






42. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'






43. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






46. End with something from beginning






47. What are the purposes for communicating?






48. Arguing that something caused something else






49. The art or study of public speaking






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