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






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






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






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






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






6. A good speech has _____ main parts.






7. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






18. The communication process does not need...






19. What are the purposes for communicating?






20. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






21. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






22. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






25. One way to close a speech is to return to your...






26. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






28. Group of people a speech is directed towards






29. Arguing that something caused something else






30. Call to action






31. Which is communication apprehension?






32. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






35. The art or study of public speaking






36. A sneer is an example of...






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






38. We pay more attention to ______ than to audio suggestions.






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






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






41. Reiterate main points of speech






42. Where the speaker tells the audience that they 'should or shouldn't' be doing something.






43. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






44. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






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






46. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






47. Stands for an idea






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






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






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