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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. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






2. Make a solid first...






3. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






6. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






9. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






13. The art or study of public speaking






14. Explain or describe what something is






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






16. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






31. A serious speaking problem






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






33. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






37. End with something from beginning






38. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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. Many have stage fright because...






43. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Audiences are likely to be impressed if you quote...






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