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






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






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






4. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






8. Longer transitions that also help listeners move from one main point to the next. Reminds listeners of previously presented information so that they have a solid grasp of those ideas before you move onto the next point.






9. Explain or describe what something is






10. Which is communication apprehension?






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






12. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






13. Many have stage fright because...






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






15. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






16. End with something from beginning






17. Make a solid first...






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






19. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






24. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects






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






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






27. The communication process does not need...






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






29. A sneer is an example of...






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






31. Call to action






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






33. Stands for an idea






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






35. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






45. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






46. The art or study of public speaking






47. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






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






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






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