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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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1. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






5. Concisely tells audience what the main points of the speech will be and what will be addressed






6. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






7. Call to action






8. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






20. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






22. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






23. Make a solid first...






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






25. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






26. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






27. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






29. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






34. A speaker should worry more about the ________ than the speech

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






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






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






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






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






40. End with something from beginning






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






42. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to direct behaviors?






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






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






45. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






48. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion






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






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