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






2. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






3. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






6. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to direct behaviors?






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






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






9. Which is communication apprehension?






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






11. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






12. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - friendship - family - acceptance






13. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






18. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






31. End with something from beginning






32. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






36. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






39. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






41. 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






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






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






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






45. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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