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Public Speaking
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Subject
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soft-skills
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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
value
facts and statistics
symbol
testimony
2. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get interest?
good example
passive audience
extemporaneous
organized audience
3. Use ________________ to move from the intro to body - from point to the next - and from the body to conclusion
relying on humor so the audience will like you
bandwagon appeal
organizes a speech's content
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
4. The communication process does not need...
narratives
informative conclusion
interpersonal
stereotyping
5. A sneer is an example of...
verbally
concerted audience
nonverbal communication
demographic information
6. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - simple and easy things the audience can do to enact the solution - answers= how? what? when?
inform - persuade - and entertain
action
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
impromptu
7. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - after solution - speaker's solution
narratives
need
satisfaction
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
8. Answers the question 'what is the support for my assertion?') - Supporting materials presented to back up the claim
informative conclusion
causal
extemporaneous
evidence
9. The ___________ speech calls for a quick mind and instant audience analysis.
deductive reasoning
attention
impromptu
relying on humor so the audience will like you
10. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get attention?
target audience
causal audience
jog your memory
Rhetoric
11. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?
Chest
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
organized audience
concerted audience
12. An audience is more likely to pay attention if a speech has a...
good example
right and wrong
evidence
pattern
13. A properly motivated speaker should want to treat others fairly and to set a...
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
problem solution
jog your memory
good example
14. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.
psychographic information
three
problem solution
internal summaries
15. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.
fields of experience
personal
persuasive conclusion
interpersonal
16. The art or study of public speaking
psychographic information
concerted audience
inform
Rhetoric
17. We pay more attention to ______ than to audio suggestions.
lighter
visual
jog your memory
selective audience
18. A note card is often used in __________ speaking
three
introductions
extemporaneous
values
19. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - things required for human survival: food - water - shelter - sleep
problem solution
impromptu
physiological
claims
20. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race
interpersonal
relying on humor so the audience will like you
impromptu
demographic information
21. The power source for a speaker is the...
compile
vocal process
impromptu
purpose statement
22. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic
topical
selective audience
satisfaction
informative conclusion
23. Not a way to build a speech with solid content
relying on humor so the audience will like you
audience's attitudes
spatial
topical
24. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.
stage fright
Chest
dying
organized audience
25. Some of the most effective quotations are...
lighter
diminished ending
facts and statistics
visualization
26. Anecdotes that describe events in a dramatic way - appealing to our emotions
narratives
pattern
fields of experience
facts and statistics
27. Observations you make based on experiences and numerical data/information
introductions
facts and statistics
narrative
pauses
28. If you are to become a truly effective speaker have strong ______ before you polish your speaking skills
personal
examples
values
good example
29. Reiterate main points of speech
demographic information
vocal process
self-actualization
informative conclusion
30. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
narrative
evidence
personal
31. Make a topic meaningful - make topic accurate by using sources - make topic clear and easy to follow
they think of a speech as a performance
organizes a speech's content
informative speaking
pattern
32. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented
reasoning
visualization
symbol
jog your memory
33. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience
policy
diminished ending
attention-getter
backyard appeal
34. A serious speaking problem
pattern
audience's attitudes
stage fright
introductions
35. Illustrations or cases that represent a larger group or class of things
visualization
examples
dying
out loud
36. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.
testimony
interpersonal
crescendo ending
problem solution
37. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure
chronological
analogical reasoning
Afraid to speak in public situations
good example
38. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...
analogical reasoning
testimony
verbally
physiological
39. Leave audience with something to think about (rhetorical question)
lighter
diminished ending
unusual places
transition order
40. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.
internal summaries
out loud
Heart rate
internal preview
41. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - realizing your full potential - discovering passion
extemporaneous
concerted audience
reasoning
self-actualization
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
bandwagon appeal
problem solution
testimony
value
43. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience
relying on humor so the audience will like you
attention
thinking over the future
extemporaneous
44. The best opening stories hold interest yet ________ into your speech topic.
internal preview
lead clearly
selective audience
need
45. Comparing 2 things that share similarities
dying
analogical reasoning
reasoning
topical
46. Many have stage fright because...
policy
they think of a speech as a performance
circular ending
jog your memory
47. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion
dying
analogical reasoning
claims
stage fright
48. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...
diminished ending
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
purpose statement
self-esteem
49. Stands for an idea
policy
backyard appeal
self-esteem
symbol
50. Call to action
visualization
interpersonal
persuasive conclusion
internal summaries