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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 sneer is an example of...






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






3. 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






4. The art or study of public speaking






5. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






6. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






11. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






14. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






15. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






21. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






24. 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






25. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






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






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






31. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






32. Stands for an idea






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






34. Call to action






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






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






37. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






40. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






45. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






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